Vulnerability identifier: #VU35601

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-14246

CWE-ID: CWE-255

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CentOS Web Panel
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: CentOS Web Panel

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

In CentOS-WebPanel.com (aka CWP) CentOS Web Panel 0.9.8.851, an insecure object reference allows an attacker to discover phpMyAdmin passwords (of any user in /etc/passwd) via an attacker account.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

CentOS Web Panel: 0.9.8.851

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External links
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154156/CentOS-Control-Web-Panel-CWP-0.9.8.851-phpMyAdmin-Password-Change.html
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154156/CentOS-WebPanel.com-CentOS-Control-Web-Panel-CWP-0.9.8.851-phpMyAdmin-Password-Change.html
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154156/CentOS-WebPanel.com-Control-Web-Panel-CWP-0.9.8.851-phpMyAdmin-Password-Change.html
http://centos-webpanel.com/changelog-cwp7

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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