CVE-2013-10053

A remote command execution vulnerability exists in ZPanel version 10.0.0.2 in its htpasswd module. When creating .htaccess files, the inHTUsername field is passed unsanitized to a system() call that invokes the system’s htpasswd binary. By injecting shell metacharacters into the username field, an authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary system commands. Exploitation requires a valid ZPanel account—such as one in the default Users, Resellers, or Administrators groups—but no elevated privileges.

CVSS

No CVSS.

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/zpanel/zpanelx
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/zpanel_username_exec.rb
https://web.archive.org/web/20130617014355/http://forums.zpanelcp.com/showthread.php?27898-Serious-Remote-Execution-Exploit-in-Zpanel-10-0-0-2
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zpanel-htpasswd-module-username-command-execution
https://web.archive.org/web/20130617014355/http://forums.zpanelcp.com/showthread.php?27898-Serious-Remote-Execution-Exploit-in-Zpanel-10-0-0-2

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-08-01 21:15

Updated : 2025-08-04 16:15

NVD link : CVE-2013-10053

Mitre link : CVE-2013-10053

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2013-10053

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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