CVE-2022-44877
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitlogin/index.php in CWP (aka Control Web Panel or CentOS Web Panel) 7 before 0.9.8.1147 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the login parameter.
Published Jan 5, 2023 · Updated Nov 3, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-44877 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Webpanel (Control-Webpanel).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 11, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 100% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Webpanel 0.9.8.1147.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
100%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
login/index.php in CWP (aka Control Web Panel or CentOS Web Panel) 7 before 0.9.8.1147 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the login parameter.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jan 17, 2023 | Feb 7, 2023 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 11, 2023 | Feb 7, 2023 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jan 17, 2023 | Feb 7, 2023 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jan 17, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WebpanelControl-Webpanel | See advisory | 0.9.8.1147 |
Patched Releases
Webpanel
0.9.8.1147
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 5, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 11, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Jan 17, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jan 17, 2023
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jan 17, 2023
Last updated
Nov 3, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170388/Control-Web-Panel-7-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170820/Control-Web-Panel-Unauthenticated-Remote-Command-Execution.html
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171725/Control-Web-Panel-7-CWP7-0.9.8.1147-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploit20230106 Centos Web Panel 7 Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution - CVE-2022-44877
FAQ
Common Questions.
login/index.php in CWP (aka Control Web Panel or CentOS Web Panel) 7 before 0.9.8.1147 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the login parameter.
Affected: Webpanel (Control-Webpanel). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 11, 2023.
Yes. It was added on Jan 17, 2023 with a federal remediation due date of Feb 7, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Webpanel 0.9.8.1147.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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