CVE-2018-1000083: Ajenti-Panel Improper Error Handling Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2018-1000083: Ajenti version version 2 contains a Improper Error Handling vulnerability in Login JSON request that can result in The requisition leaks a path of the server. Affects ajenti-panel versions 0.10 – 2.2.4. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Ajenti-Panel is an open-source web-based control panel for managing Linux servers. It provides a user-friendly interface for system administration tasks such as managing websites, DNS, email, and more. Ajenti-Panel is written in Python and is available on the Python Package Index (PyPI).
Vulnerability Detail
The Ajenti-Panel version 2 is affected by an Improper Error Handling vulnerability. When a malformed JSON request is sent to the login endpoint, the tool responds with a traceback error that leaks a path of the server. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain information about the server's file system structure, potentially aiding in further attacks.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can disable detailed error messages in the Ajenti-Panel configuration. By modifying the configuration settings, the tool can be configured to display generic error messages instead of detailed traceback information. However, this workaround may limit the ability to diagnose other issues that may arise during system administration tasks.
Conclusion
The Ajenti-Panel version 2 is affected by an Improper Error Handling vulnerability that can leak sensitive server information. It is recommended to update to a patched version or apply the suggested workaround to mitigate the risk. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Ajenti-Panel is a web-based control panel for managing Linux servers. It provides a user-friendly interface for various system administration tasks.
This vulnerability allows an attacker to obtain sensitive information about the server's file system structure, potentially aiding in further attacks.
The Ajenti-Panel developers should implement proper error handling mechanisms to prevent the disclosure of sensitive information in error responses.
Yes, users can disable detailed error messages in the Ajenti-Panel configuration to mitigate the risk of information leakage.
For more information about this vulnerability, you can refer to the Ajenti-Panel advisory database entry: https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/blob/main/vulns/ajenti-panel/PYSEC-2018-112.yaml
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