CVE-2023-46157Network attack vector

Root command execution via File Manager chmod injection

Published Dec 8, 2023 · Updated Nov 26, 2024

OS command injection in MGT CloudPanel 2.0.0 through 2.3.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute commands as root. The File Manager invokes chmod on an attacker-controlled file reference without neutralizing command syntax, enabling ownership changes and mode 4755. A lowest-privilege CloudPanel account and network access to the File Manager are sufficient for root-level command execution without user interaction.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability2.32%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

OS command injection in MGT CloudPanel 2.0.0 through 2.3.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute commands as root. The File Manager invokes chmod on an attacker-controlled file reference without neutralizing command syntax, enabling ownership changes and mode 4755. A lowest-privilege CloudPanel account and network access to the File Manager are sufficient for root-level command execution without user interaction.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-46157
Published
Dec 8, 2023
Updated
Nov 26, 2024
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-78, T1548.001
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Dec 8, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Nov 26, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

Affected buildAffected product and version details are unavailable.

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

8.8NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
T1548.001Setuid and Setgid

Public exploit references

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