Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CyberPanel before 2.4.5 allows an unauthenticated attacker to place malicious script content in AI Scanner records. The script runs when an administrator opens the dashboard. Because it executes in the administrator’s session, it may perform privileged actions, including creating cron jobs that lead to server compromise.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for internet-accessible CyberPanel servers and systems whose administrators use AI Scanner. Although rated medium at CVSS 5.3, the conditional impact includes server compromise. Patch promptly, restrict management access during remediation, and investigate exposed systems for record tampering or unauthorized cron changes.
Technical view
The unauthenticated POST /api/ai-scanner/callback endpoint can overwrite ScanHistory findings_json. Insufficient output handling creates stored cross-site scripting in the AI Scanner dashboard. Exploitation requires an administrator to view the poisoned record, after which same-origin authenticated requests could create cron jobs and achieve remote code execution.
Likely exposure
Internet-reachable CyberPanel deployments running versions earlier than 2.4.5 are the primary concern, especially where administrators use the AI Scanner dashboard. Exposure depends on endpoint accessibility and the presence of vulnerable dashboard behavior. The supplied evidence does not establish whether default configurations expose the endpoint publicly.
Exploitation context
The attack is remote and requires no authentication, but administrator interaction is necessary. Successful exploitation could escalate stored scripting into server-level code execution through privileged same-origin actions. The supplied sources describe an exploit path, but CVE-2026-41472 is not listed as KEV and no evidence of active exploitation is provided.
Researcher notes
The CVSS 4.0 vector reflects network reachability, low complexity, no privileges, passive user interaction, and high subsequent-system confidentiality and integrity impact. The critical chain is unauthenticated record modification, stored execution in an authenticated administrator origin, then privileged request abuse. The supplied bundle identifies a fixing commit, but does not provide evidence of attacks in the wild.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade CyberPanel to version 2.4.5 or later after confirming vendor guidance.
- Restrict external access to CyberPanel management interfaces until upgrading.
- Limit AI Scanner dashboard access to trusted administrators and networks.
- Review ScanHistory data for unexpected or script-like findings content.
- Rotate privileged credentials if suspicious administrator-session activity is discovered.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the installed CyberPanel version is 2.4.5 or later.
- Verify unauthenticated requests cannot modify AI Scanner history records.
- Inspect AI Scanner records for unexpected changes to findings_json.
- Review logs for suspicious callback requests and subsequent administrator dashboard visits.
- Check cron jobs and other privileged configuration for unauthorized additions.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
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5.3MediumVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://itsrez.re/post/cyberpanel-rceCVE reference, VulnCheck · technical-description, exploit
- https://github.com/usmannasir/cyberpanel/commit/8eb29181cb137baa4adb4bba5dce60f601d55a5fCVE reference, VulnCheck · patch
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cyberpanel-stored-xss-via-ai-scanner-dashboardCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.