TWiki search function command execution
| twiki-search-command-execution (18062) |  High Risk |
Description:
TWiki could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands, caused by improper filtering of shell metacharacters in the search.pm file. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted HTTP GET request to TCP port 80 to execute arbitrary commands on the system with privileges of the TWiki process.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Apply the hotfix for this vulnerability, available from the BugTraq Mailing List posting dated Fri Nov 12 2004 - 17:30:02 CST. See References.
For Gentoo Linux:
Upgrade to the latest version of twiki (20040902 or later), as listed in GLSA 200411-33. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Fri Nov 12 2004 - 17:30:02 CST: TWiki search function allows arbitrary shell command execution.
- BugTraq Mailing List, Tue Nov 16 2004 - 02:01:48 CST: Re: [Full-Disclosure] TWiki search function allows arbitrary shell command execution.
- CIAC Information Bulletin P-039: TWiki "Search.pm" Shell Command Injection Vulnerability.
- TWiki Web site: TWikiTM - A Web Based Collaboration Platform.
- BID-11674: TWiki Search Shell Metacharacter Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-1037: The search function in TWiki 20030201 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a search string.
- GLSA-200411-33: TWiki: Arbitrary command execution
Platforms Affected:
- Gentoo Linux
- TWiki TWiki 20030201
Reported:
Nov 12, 2004
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