Horizon Alert
Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters
Dokploy, a self-hostable Platform as a Service, has a vulnerability in versions earlier than 0.28.8. This flaw allows authenticated users to inject operating system commands, leading to the execution of arbitrary commands on remote servers managed by the platform. The potential impact includes a complete compromise of these servers.
- Vulnerable component: Dokploy WebSocket endpoint
- Core weakness: OS command injection
- Main business impact: Full server compromise
Attack Path
How an attacker could exploit the issue
An authenticated command injection vulnerability exists in Dokploy, a self-hostable PaaS. This flaw allows any organization member to run unauthorized commands on remote servers managed by Dokploy. Successful exploitation leads to the compromise of these servers.
- Exposure: Internet-facing
- Attacker access: Authenticated user
- Trigger: WebSocket endpoint
- Impact: Full server compromise
Live Threat
Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context
An authenticated command injection vulnerability in Dokploy could allow an organization member to execute arbitrary system commands on remote servers. This could lead to a full server compromise. The impact on affected organizations includes potential data breaches, system disruption, and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
- Likely attacker skill: Moderate
- Required access: Authenticated organization member
- Business risk: High
Priority actions
Operational Fix
Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps
An authenticated operating system command injection vulnerability exists in Dokploy versions prior to 0.28.8. This flaw allows any organization member to execute arbitrary system commands on remote servers managed by Dokploy, potentially leading to a full server compromise. The issue is present in the /listen-deployment WebSocket endpoint.
- Find exposed Dokploy assets.
- Reduce exposure or isolate affected systems.
- Apply vendor fix, verify, and monitor.
