Is CVE-2021-45466 actively exploited?

CVE-2021-45466 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-04-14.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-45466?

CVE-2021-45466 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2021-45466?

Patch guidance is available from control-webpanel security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2021-45466.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-45466?

1 product: control-webpanel webpanel.

Fix CVE-2021-45466 - CRITICAL control-webpanel webpanel

Description

In CWP (aka Control Web Panel or CentOS Web Panel) before 0.9.8.1107, attackers can make a crafted request to api/?api=add_server&DHCP= to add an authorized_keys text file in the /resources/ folder.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-863 · Incorrect Authorization CWE-863 · Incorrect Authorization

Metadata

Primary Vendor: CONTROL-WEBPANEL
Published: 12/26/2022
Last Modified: 4/14/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2021-45466

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