#VU29321 Path traversal in CentOS Web Panel

Vulnerability identifier: #VU29321

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CentOS Web Panel
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: CentOS Web Panel

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within "ajax_mod_security.php" in "archivo" parameter. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

CentOS Web Panel: All versions

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-770/

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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.