How severe is CVE-2019-13359?

CVE-2019-13359 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-13359 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-13359?

CVE-2019-13359 affects Control-webpanel Webpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13359?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-13359 published?

CVE-2019-13359 was published on 2019-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-13359

CVE-2019-13359 is a high-severity vulnerability in Control-webpanel Webpanel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 26% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Control-webpanel Webpanel
Published: 2019-07-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13359?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2019-13359?: CVE-2019-13359 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-13359 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13359?: CVE-2019-13359 affects Control-webpanel Webpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13359?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-13359 published?: CVE-2019-13359 was published on 2019-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:control-webpanel:webpanel:0.9.8.836:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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