# CVE-2019-12792: A command injection vulnerability in UploadHandler.php in Vesta Control Panel 0.9.8-24 allows remote attackers to escalate from regular regi

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2019-08-15 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

A command injection vulnerability in UploadHandler.php in Vesta Control Panel 0.9.8-24 allows remote attackers to escalate from regular registered users to root.

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## References

- https://github.com/serghey-rodin/vesta/issues/1921
- https://cardaci.xyz/advisories/2019/08/12/vesta-control-panel-0.9.8-24-privilege-escalation-in-the-upload-handler/

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