Description

A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exist in WGDashboard version 4.2.3 and earlier. Multiple OS command injection allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root.

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{
  "score": "9.8",
  "pubDate": "2026-08-06T22:16:48.410Z",
  "pubdate": "2026-08-06T22:16:48.410Z",
  "executiveSummary": "An authenticated Remote Code Execution vulnerability exists within WGDashboard version 4.2.3 and earlier, allowing malicious actors to compromise the underlying host operating system with root-level privileges.\nThe vulnerability manifests as multiple OS command injection flaws within the application logic, enabling authenticated users to bypass input sanitization controls and append arbitrary system commands to internal execution routines.\nSuccessful exploitation of this vulnerability results in total system compromise, as the application executes injected instructions with root privileges, undermining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the host infrastructure.\nThe attack vector requires authenticated access to the application, though specific network exposure details depend on the host deployment configuration.\nThe primary risk implication is complete infrastructure takeover, necessitating immediate remediation actions to prevent unauthorized administrative access and lateral movement.",
  "technicalDetails": "The vulnerability resides in WGDashboard version 4.2.3 and earlier, specifically within internal components that handle administrative tasks involving operating system interactions.\nThe root cause stems from insufficient input validation and improper neutralization of special characters passed directly to underlying system shell execution functions.\nAuthentication is required to reach the vulnerable endpoints, meaning an attacker must first obtain valid credentials or leverage a separate session hijacking or cross-site scripting vector.\nUpon successful authentication, the attacker interacts with vulnerable application parameters designed to interface with network management scripts or system utilities.\nBy supplying specially crafted input containing command separators (such as semicolons, pipes, or backticks), the attacker forces the application parser to interpret the injected payload as executable shell commands alongside the legitimate operation.\nBecause the application runs processes with root privileges, the injected payload inherits these elevated security contexts, executing arbitrary system commands directly within the host operating system without intermediate permission barriers.\nPost-exploitation impact includes the installation of persistent backdoors, data exfiltration, internal network reconnaissance, and complete host takeover.\nThe attack flow proceeds as follows: 1) The authenticated attacker identifies a vulnerable parameter handling system commands, 2) The attacker crafts an input string containing OS command injection payloads, 3) The application forwards the unsanitized input to the underlying shell interpreter, 4) The operating system executes the combined command sequence, and 5) The attacker achieves arbitrary code execution as root."
}