Is CVE-2023-42121 actively exploited?

CVE-2023-42121 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-08-09.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-42121?

CVE-2023-42121 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2023-42121?

Patch guidance is available from control-webpanel security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2023-42121.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-42121?

1 product: control-webpanel webpanel.

Fix CVE-2023-42121 - CRITICAL control-webpanel webpanel

Description

Control Web Panel Missing Authentication Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Control Web Panel. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of authentication within the web interface. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of a valid CWP user. Was ZDI-CAN-20582.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.0/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-306 · Missing Authentication

Metadata

Primary Vendor: CONTROL-WEBPANEL
Published: 5/3/2024
Last Modified: 8/9/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2023-42121

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