CVE-2022-51019
Received Received - Intake

OS Command Injection in Akaunting Before 2.1.31

Publication date: 2026-09-29

Last updated on: 2026-09-29

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
Akaunting before 2.1.31 contains an OS command injection vulnerability in the module installation and update flow where the alias parameter is passed unvalidated to shell command execution. Authenticated users with admin panel access can inject shell metacharacters into the alias parameter to execute arbitrary commands on the server.

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Published
2026-09-29
Last Modified
2026-09-29
Generated
2026-09-29
AI Q&A
2026-09-29
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2022-51019
EUVD
EUVD-2022-56062

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Vendor Product Version / Range
akaunting akaunting to 2.1.31 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an OS command injection flaw in Akaunting versions before 2.1.31. It occurs during module installation or updates when the alias parameter is passed without validation to a shell command. Authenticated admin users can inject shell metacharacters into the alias parameter to execute arbitrary commands on the server.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires checking for vulnerable Akaunting versions (before 2.1.31) and inspecting module installation/update logs for suspicious alias parameter values containing shell metacharacters. Review server logs for commands like 'alias' with unusual characters (e.g., semicolons, pipes, or backticks) in admin panel actions.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with admin access could exploit this to run unauthorized commands on the server, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or further network infiltration. The high CVSS scores indicate significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating GDPR's integrity and confidentiality principles or HIPAA's security requirements. Organizations may face compliance violations, fines, or legal consequences if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Akaunting to version 2.1.31 or later immediately. If upgrading is not possible, restrict admin panel access to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized command execution attempts. Disable module installation/update functionality until patched.

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