Command Injection Vulnerability in NginxProxyManager Allows RCE
CVE-2024-46256

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Nginx

Status
Nginx Proxy Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 September 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-46256?

A vulnerability exists in NginxProxyManager version 2.11.3, where improper sanitization in the requestLetsEncryptSsl function allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands remotely. This flaw can be exploited during the process of adding Let's Encrypt certificates, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the affected system. Security measures should be implemented promptly to mitigate the risks associated with this issue.

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.

POC_CVE-2024-46256
Created by barttran2k

References

https://github.com/NginxProxyManager/nginx-proxy-manager/...
https://github.com/NginxProxyManager/nginx-proxy-manager/...
https://github.com/barttran2k/POC_CVE-2024-46256

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

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