Is CVE-2022-44877 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-44877 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-44877 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-44877 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-44877?

CVE-2022-44877 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2022-44877

Published: January 17, 2023

EPSS:94.46%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:100.0th

Official Description

CWP Control Web Panel (formerly CentOS Web Panel) contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute commands via shell metacharacters in the login parameter.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

CWP Control Web Panel OS Command Injection Vulnerability

CWP Control Web Panel (formerly CentOS Web Panel) contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute commands via shell metacharacters in the login parameter.

Added to KEV: 2023-01-17Federal patch deadline: 2023-02-07

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This OS command injection vulnerability in CWP Control Web Panel (formerly CentOS Web Panel) allows remote attackers to execute commands. This is possible by injecting shell metacharacters into the login parameter. The very high EPSS score indicates a high likelihood of exploitation, making this a critical vulnerability.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its active exploitation. It is remotely exploitable via the login parameter.

Recommended Action

Update CWP Control Web Panel to a patched version. Implement strict input validation and sanitization for all user-supplied data, especially in authentication forms.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-44877 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2022-44877 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.