CVE-2024-24622
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedSoftaculous Webuzo contains a command injection in the password reset functionality. A remote, authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain code execution on the system.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceSoftaculous Webuzo contains a command injection vulnerability in its password reset functionality. A remote, authenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by injecting malicious commands through the password reset mechanism, achieving arbitrary code execution on the underlying system.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data< 4.2.9CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Verify Softaculous Webuzo is installedLook for Webuzo installation directories (commonly /usr/local/softaculous, /opt/webuzo, or within web server document roots). Check for Webuzo admin panel access at the server hostname on port 2004 or 2086.Affected if Softaculous Webuzo software is found on the system
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Identify installed Webuzo versionAccess the Webuzo admin panel and navigate to the Settings or About section to view the version number. Alternatively, check installation directories for version files or examine the softaculous configuration files.Affected if The installed version is lower than 4.2.9 (e.g., 4.2.8, 4.2.7, etc.)
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Confirm password reset functionality is enabledVerify that the password reset feature is accessible in the Webuzo user panel. Check if the '/ forgot-password' or password reset endpoints are available and functional.Affected if The password reset mechanism is accessible and operational
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Check for unauthorized password reset activityReview Webuzo access logs and authentication logs for password reset requests originating from unexpected IP addresses or user accounts. Look for patterns of repeated password reset attempts.Affected if Multiple password reset requests are observed, especially to unusual user accounts or from unknown IP addresses
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Review system for unexpected command executionExamine web server error logs, system command logs, and process listings for any commands or scripts that may have been executed through the Webuzo interface. Check for newly created files in Webuzo directories.Affected if Unfamiliar processes or files are found that correspond to Webuzo functionality
You are affected if Softaculous Webuzo is installed with a version lower than 4.2.9 and the password reset feature is accessible and enabled on your system.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped4.2.9
Implement proper input sanitization and parameterization in the password reset functionality to prevent command injection. Until an official patch is available, limit access to the password reset feature to authenticated users and monitor for suspicious activity.
Webuzo 4.2.9 or later
- Verify current Webuzo version by checking the admin panel or running: webuzo -v
- Backup all Webuzo configurations, databases, and user data before upgrading
- Download Webuzo version 4.2.9 or later from the official Softaculous repository or control panel
- Stop Webuzo services to ensure a clean upgrade process
- Upgrade Webuzo using the official upgrade mechanism: ./webuzo.sh --upgrade or through the admin panel
- Verify the upgrade was successful by checking the new version number
- Test the password reset functionality to confirm the vulnerability is remediated
- Review system logs for any unusual activity during and after the upgrade
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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