Is CVE-2023-42122 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-42122 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-42122 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2023-42122 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-42122?

CVE-2023-42122 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-42122

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

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Control Web Panel wloggui Command Injection Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Control Web Panel. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the cwpsrv process, which listens on the loopback interface. 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 escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-21079.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-42122 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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 7.8.