CVE-2023-42123
CVE-2023-42123 is a high-severity vulnerability in Control-webpanel Webpanel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-46582
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Control-webpanel Webpanel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Control Web Panel mysql_manager Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Control Web Panel. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the mysql_manager module. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-21080.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-42123?
- Control Web Panel mysql_manager Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Control Web Panel. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the mysql_manager module. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-21080.
- How severe is CVE-2023-42123?
- CVE-2023-42123 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-42123 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-42123?
- CVE-2023-42123 affects Control-webpanel Webpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-42123?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2023-42123 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-42123 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46582.
- When was CVE-2023-42123 published?
- CVE-2023-42123 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:control-webpanel:webpanel:0.9.8.1152:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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