Remote code execution in NginxProxyManager

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU74172

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27224

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can use a lua script to the configuration file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NginxProxyManager: 2.9.19

External links

http://github.com/LinuxProgramDevelop/NginxProxyManagerCommandInjectVulnInfo/blob/main/Nginx_proxy_manager_Command_Inject_vulnerability.pdf
http://github.com/NginxProxyManager/nginx-proxy-manager

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.