Remote Command Execution Vulnerability in ZPanel by ZPanel Team
CVE-2013-10053

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Zpanel Project

Status
Zpanel
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2013-10053?

A serious vulnerability exists in ZPanel version 10.0.0.2 within its htpasswd module, allowing authenticated users to exploit an unsanitized input issue. When creating .htaccess files, the inHTUsername field is passed directly to a system() call that references the htpasswd binary, presenting a risk where shell metacharacters can be injected. This flaw permits an authenticated attacker—without needing elevated privileges—to execute arbitrary system commands, potentially compromising the entire system.

Affected Version(s)

ZPanel * <= 10.0.0.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2013-10053 - Proof of Concept

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-frame...
exploit
https://web.archive.org/web/20130617014355/http://forums....
https://github.com/zpanel/zpanelx
product

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • đź‘ľ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

shachibista
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CVE-2013-10053 : Remote Command Execution Vulnerability in ZPanel by ZPanel Team