Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a legacy Kloxo hosting-control-panel flaw where Apache-level access could become root on the server. The business risk is full host compromise for exposed or multi-tenant systems still running Kloxo 6.1.12 or earlier. The source bundle does not show active exploitation, but public exploit references exist.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any internet-facing or multi-tenant legacy hosting server. Root compromise can expose hosted sites, credentials, and customer data. If Kloxo is not present, this should be closed as not applicable.
Technical view
Kloxo 6.1.12 and earlier reportedly include setuid root binaries lxsuexec and lxrestart. lxsuexec checks for uid 48 and can execute commands with root privileges when invoked by that user. CVSS 4.0 is 8.5, with local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and high vulnerable-system impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on old Linux hosting servers running Kloxo 6.1.12 or earlier, especially where Apache or web applications run as uid 48. This is not described as unauthenticated remote exploitation; the attacker needs local or Apache-level execution first.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not in KEV and the bundle gives no evidence of active exploitation. However, multiple public exploit or technical references are cited, so organizations should assume capable attackers can understand the issue if they already gain web-server-level access.
Researcher notes
The bundle’s narrative names Kloxo <= 6.1.12, but the structured affected field appears incomplete or inconsistent. Do not broaden affected versions without vendor evidence. Focus validation on installed version, setuid binaries, and whether uid 48 can invoke them.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory all Kloxo installations and prioritize versions 6.1.12 and earlier.
- Check current vendor or project guidance before changing binaries or permissions.
- Retire or isolate legacy Kloxo hosts if no supported fix is available.
- Restrict untrusted local users and web applications on affected servers.
- Harden web applications to reduce paths to Apache-level execution.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Kloxo is installed and record its exact version.
- Check whether lxsuexec and lxrestart exist with setuid root permissions.
- Verify whether Apache or related web processes run as uid 48.
- Review affected hosts for unauthorized local users or web-level execution.
- Document any compensating controls and remaining exposure.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.5 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.5HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/linux/local/kloxo_lxsuexec.rbCVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25406CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- https://web.archive.org/web/20121122063935/http://roothackers.net/showthread.php?tid=92CVE reference, VulnCheck · technical-description, exploit
- https://kloxo.org/CVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- https://github.com/KloxoNGCommunity/kloxoCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kloxo-local-priv-escCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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