CVE-2025-48703
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitCWP (aka Control Web Panel or CentOS Web Panel) before 0.9.8.1205 allows unauthenticated remote code execution via shell metacharacters in the t_total parameter in a filemanager changePerm request.
Published Sep 19, 2025 · Updated Feb 26, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-48703 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.0 v3.1) affecting Webpanel (Control-Webpanel), CentOS Web Panel.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 15, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 100% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including CentOS Web Panel 0.9.8.1205, Webpanel 0.9.8.1205.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/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
CWP (aka Control Web Panel or CentOS Web Panel) before 0.9.8.1205 allows unauthenticated remote code execution via shell metacharacters in the t_total parameter in a filemanager changePerm request. A valid non-root username must be known.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Nov 4, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Aug 15, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Aug 15, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Nov 4, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WebpanelControl-Webpanel | See advisory | 0.9.8.1205 |
| CentOS Web Panel | See advisory | 0.9.8.1205 |
Patched Releases
CentOS Web Panel
0.9.8.1205
Webpanel
0.9.8.1205
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 15, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Aug 15, 2025
Publicly disclosed
Sep 19, 2025
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 4, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Nov 4, 2025
Last updated
Feb 26, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploithttps://fenrisk.com/rce-centos-webpanel
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
CWP (aka Control Web Panel or CentOS Web Panel) before 0.9.8.1205 allows unauthenticated remote code execution via shell metacharacters in the t_total parameter in a filemanager changePerm request.
Affected: Webpanel (Control-Webpanel); CentOS Web Panel. 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 Aug 15, 2025.
Yes. It was added on Nov 4, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Nov 25, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including CentOS Web Panel 0.9.8.1205, Webpanel 0.9.8.1205.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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