How severe is CVE-2020-15618?

CVE-2020-15618 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-15618 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15618?

CVE-2020-15618 affects Control-webpanel Webpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15618?

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-2020-15618 published?

CVE-2020-15618 was published on 2020-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15618

CVE-2020-15618 is a high-severity vulnerability in Control-webpanel Webpanel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Control-webpanel Webpanel
Published: 2020-07-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of CentOS Web Panel cwp-e17.0.9.8.923. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within ajax_list_accounts.php. When parsing the username parameter, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-9717.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15618?: This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of CentOS Web Panel cwp-e17.0.9.8.923. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within ajax_list_accounts.php. When parsing the username parameter, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-9717.
How severe is CVE-2020-15618?: CVE-2020-15618 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-15618 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15618?: CVE-2020-15618 affects Control-webpanel Webpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15618?: 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-2020-15618 published?: CVE-2020-15618 was published on 2020-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-765/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:control-webpanel:webpanel:0.9.8.923:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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