CyberPanel Incorrect Default Permissions Vulnerability (CVE-2024-51378)
Severity: critical · Patch status: patched · Since 2024-12-04 · CVE-2024-51378
CyberPanel contains an incorrect default permissions vulnerability that allows for authentication bypass and the execution of arbitrary commands using shell metacharacters in the statusfile property. CISA added CVE-2024-51378 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Dec 4, 2024, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild. CISA reports known use in ransomware campaigns.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Dec 25, 2024 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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