Vulnerability identifier: #VU35707

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-13359

CWE-ID: CWE-434

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
CentOS Web Panel
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: CentOS Web Panel

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

In CentOS-WebPanel.com (aka CWP) CentOS Web Panel 0.9.8.836, a cwpsrv-xxx cookie allows a normal user to craft and upload a session file to the /tmp directory, and use it to become the root user.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

CentOS Web Panel: 0.9.8.836

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External links
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153666/CentOS-Control-Web-Panel-0.9.8.836-Privilege-Escalation.html
http://github.com/i3umi3iei3ii/CentOS-Control-Web-Panel-CVE/blob/master/CVE-2019-13359.md

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.