CVE-2013-10053
HIGHZPanel 10.0.0.2 - RCE
Title source: llmDescription
A remote command execution vulnerability exists in ZPanel version 10.0.0.2 in its htpasswd module. When creating .htaccess files, the inHTUsername field is passed unsanitized to a system() call that invokes the system’s htpasswd binary. By injecting shell metacharacters into the username field, an authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary system commands. Exploitation requires a valid ZPanel account—such as one in the default Users, Resellers, or Administrators groups—but no elevated privileges.
Exploits (1)
metasploit
WORKING POC
EXCELLENT
by shachibista, sinn3r · rubypocunix
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/zpanel_username_exec.rb
References (4)
Scores
CVSS v4
8.7
EPSS
0.6325
EPSS Percentile
98.4%
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Details
CWE
CWE-78
Status
published
Products (1)
ZPanel Project/ZPanel
< 10.0.0.2
Published
Aug 01, 2025
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026