CVE-2024-34352 in 1Panel
Summary
by MITRE • 05/14/2024
1Panel is an open source Linux server operation and maintenance management panel. Prior to v1.10.3-lts, there are many command injections in the project, and some of them are not well filtered, leading to arbitrary file writes, and ultimately leading to RCEs. The mirror configuration write symbol `>` can be used to achieve arbitrary file writing. This vulnerability is fixed in v1.10.3-lts.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/31/2025
The CVE-2024-34352 vulnerability affects 1Panel, an open source Linux server operation and maintenance management panel that provides administrators with a unified interface for managing various server components. This vulnerability represents a critical security flaw that existed in versions prior to 1.10.3-lts, where multiple command injection vulnerabilities were present within the application's codebase. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly filter user-supplied data before processing it within system commands. Attackers could exploit these weaknesses to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying server, potentially gaining full control over the system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves the improper handling of mirror configuration data where the symbol `>` used for writing mirror configurations can be manipulated to achieve arbitrary file writing capabilities. This represents a classic command injection vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass normal input validation controls. The vulnerability specifically targets the way the application processes user input when configuring system mirrors, where the `>` character can be exploited to write data to arbitrary file paths on the system. This particular exploitation vector demonstrates a lack of proper escaping and sanitization of user-controllable data before it is incorporated into system commands or file operations.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-34352 is severe and far-reaching for organizations relying on 1Panel for server management. Successful exploitation can lead to complete system compromise through remote code execution, allowing attackers to install backdoors, exfiltrate sensitive data, or deploy malicious software. The vulnerability enables attackers to perform arbitrary file writes, which can be leveraged to modify critical system files, install persistent malware, or escalate privileges within the compromised environment. Organizations using vulnerable versions of 1Panel face significant risk of data breaches, service disruption, and potential regulatory compliance violations due to the lack of proper input validation controls.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-77 and CWE-94 categories, representing command injection flaws that allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the target system. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a command and scripting interpreter technique, specifically targeting the execution of malicious code through system command injection. The vulnerability also demonstrates characteristics of privilege escalation and persistence mechanisms that attackers can leverage to maintain long-term access to compromised systems. Security professionals should consider this vulnerability as part of broader exploitation chains that can lead to complete system compromise.
The recommended mitigation strategy involves immediate upgrade to version 1.10.3-lts or later, which includes proper input validation and sanitization controls to prevent command injection attacks. Organizations should also implement additional security measures such as network segmentation, access control restrictions, and monitoring of suspicious file write operations. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other system components. The fix implemented in version 1.10.3-lts addresses the root cause by properly escaping and validating all user-supplied input before processing it within system operations, preventing the exploitation of the mirror configuration write symbol `>` for arbitrary file writing.