Is CVE-2023-42120 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-42120 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-42120 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-42120 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-42120?

CVE-2023-42120 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-42120

CWE-78Published: May 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Control Web Panel dns_zone_editor Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Control Web Panel. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the dns_zone_editor module. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20581.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-42120 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.