CVE-2026-43641: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Softaculous Virtualizor
Softaculous Virtualizor before 3.2.9 (Patch 9) and 3.0.0 contains an OS command injection vulnerability in the billing module handler that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root by bypassing authentication through specific parameter combinations. Attackers can deserialize a crafted billing_data POST field and inject shell payloads through the uid field, which is passed unmodified to proc_open() via vexec(), yielding complete control of the host and all managed VPS instances.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Softaculous Virtualizor allows unauthenticated remote attackers to achieve OS command injection via the billing module handler. Specifically, attackers can send a crafted billing_data POST parameter that is deserialized insecurely, enabling injection of shell commands through the uid field. The uid value is passed unmodified to proc_open() through the vexec() function, resulting in arbitrary command execution with root privileges. This compromises the host system and all VPS instances managed by the vulnerable Virtualizor installation. The flaw affects versions prior to 3.2.9 (Patch 9) and 3.0.0. The CVSS 4.0 score is 9.3, indicating critical severity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation grants unauthenticated remote attackers root-level command execution on the host running Softaculous Virtualizor. This leads to complete compromise of the host system and all virtual private servers managed by the software, posing a severe risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the billing module handler and monitor for suspicious POST requests containing billing_data parameters. Avoid exposing the Virtualizor management interface to untrusted networks.
CVE-2026-43641: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Softaculous Virtualizor
Description
Softaculous Virtualizor before 3.2.9 (Patch 9) and 3.0.0 contains an OS command injection vulnerability in the billing module handler that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root by bypassing authentication through specific parameter combinations. Attackers can deserialize a crafted billing_data POST field and inject shell payloads through the uid field, which is passed unmodified to proc_open() via vexec(), yielding complete control of the host and all managed VPS instances.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.3critical
Affected software
Softaculous
Virtualizor
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Softaculous Virtualizor allows unauthenticated remote attackers to achieve OS command injection via the billing module handler. Specifically, attackers can send a crafted billing_data POST parameter that is deserialized insecurely, enabling injection of shell commands through the uid field. The uid value is passed unmodified to proc_open() through the vexec() function, resulting in arbitrary command execution with root privileges. This compromises the host system and all VPS instances managed by the vulnerable Virtualizor installation. The flaw affects versions prior to 3.2.9 (Patch 9) and 3.0.0. The CVSS 4.0 score is 9.3, indicating critical severity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation grants unauthenticated remote attackers root-level command execution on the host running Softaculous Virtualizor. This leads to complete compromise of the host system and all virtual private servers managed by the software, posing a severe risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the billing module handler and monitor for suspicious POST requests containing billing_data parameters. Avoid exposing the Virtualizor management interface to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-01T18:22:45.642Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab2c2eef7a7c541068b81cc
Added to database: 09/22/2026, 18:03:26 UTC
Last enriched: 09/22/2026, 18:19:03 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 01:58:06 UTC
Views: 10
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