CVE-2019-14246: In CentOS-WebPanel.com (aka CWP) CentOS Web Panel 0.9.8.851, an insecure object reference allows an attacker t

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-14246 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting centos web panel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In CentOS-WebPanel.com (aka CWP) CentOS Web Panel 0.9.8.851, an insecure object reference allows an attacker to discover phpMyAdmin passwords (of any user in /etc/passwd) via an attacker account.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-639
Published	2019-08-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: centos-webpanel

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-08-21 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

centos-webpanel centos web panel DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9.8.851

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.8.851

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy centos-web-panel || rpm -q centos-web-panel || centos-web-panel --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.8.851 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison centos-web-panel sudo apt install centos-web-panel=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.8.851> sudo apt-mark hold centos-web-panel

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list centos-web-panel sudo dnf downgrade centos-web-panel-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.8.851> sudo dnf versionlock add centos-web-panel

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-14246?

centos web panel: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-14246 being exploited?

CVE-2019-14246 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-14246 affect?

CVE-2019-14246 affects centos web panel. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). In CentOS-WebPanel.com (aka CWP) CentOS Web Panel 0.9.8.851, an insecure object reference allows an attacker to discover phpMyAdmin passwords (of any user in /etc/passwd) via an attacker account.

How urgent is CVE-2019-14246?

Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

phpMyAdmin vulnerabilities

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