CVE-2013-10053
ZPanel <= 10.0.0.2 htpasswd Module Username Command Execution
- State
- Published
- Severity
- 8.7 High
- Published
- Aug 1, 2025
- Updated
- May 15, 2026
- Reserved
- Aug 1, 2025
Description
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.
Scores
| CVSS | Score | Vector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 8.7 High | CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N | VulnCheck |
Weaknesses
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
ZPanelZPanel Project |
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References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/zpanel_username_exec.rbexploit
- https://web.archive.org/web/20130617014355/http://forums.zpanelcp.com/showthread.php?27898-Serious-Remote-Execution-Exploit-in-Zpanel-10-0-0-2
- https://github.com/zpanel/zpanelxproduct
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zpanel-htpasswd-module-username-command-executionthird-party-advisory
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