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Vulnerability record · CVE-2023-42121 · published 3 May 2024

CVE-2023-42121: Control-webpanel webpanel missing authentication for critical function vulnerability

Control Webpanel · Webpanel

Control Web Panel Missing Authentication Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Control Web Panel. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of authentication within the web interface. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of a valid CWP user. Was ZDI-CAN-20582.

9.8 CVSS 3.0 Critical EPSS 1.5% · top 27.3% CWE-306 · Missing authentication for critical function
9.8CVSS 3.0 base score
1.5%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Control Web Panel Missing Authentication Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Control Web Panel. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of authentication within the web interface. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of a valid CWP user. Was ZDI-CAN-20582.

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1478/ Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1478/ Third Party Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2023-42121), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.