Sysinfo sysinfo.cgi command execution
| sysinfo-sysinfo-command-execution (25906) |  High Risk |
Description:
Sysinfo could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands caused by a vulnerability in the sysinfo.cgi. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted request to the sysinfo.cgi using the name parameter to execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Sysinfo (2.25 or later), available from the Sysinfo Web site. See References.
References:
- Sysinfo Web site: www.coder-world.de - (Kostenlose) Scripte bis zum Umfallen für jede Internet-Anwendung - pagewebdesignsysinfo. (Site is in German)
- BID-17523: Sysinfo Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2006-1831: Direct static code injection vulnerability in sysinfo.cgi in sysinfo 1.21 and possibly other versions before 2.25 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a leading ; (semicolon) in the name parameter in a systemdoc action, which is injected into phpinfo.php.
- SA19690: Sysinfoscript sysinfo.cgi Shell Command Injection and Path Disclosure
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-1360: Sysinfo Remote Command Execution and Full Path Disclosure Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- Coder-World.de Sysinfo 1.21 and prior
Reported:
Apr 14, 2006
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