CGIScript.net csMailto.cgi hidden form field command execution

cgiscript-csmailto-command-execution (8930) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

CGIScript.net could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system. A remote attacker could modify configuration values, which are stored in hidden form fields, to execute arbitrary commands on the system when the script is called.

Platforms Affected:

  • CGIScript, csMailto

Remedy:

No remedy available as of November 22, 2008.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • BugTraq Mailing List, Tue Apr 23 2002 - 15:02:17 CDT, CGIscript.net - csMailto.cgi - Remote Command Execution at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0326.html.
  • CGIScript.net Web site, CGI Script.net - Webmaster Resource Site - Free and Professional CGI Scripts and JavaScripts at http://www.cgiscript.net.
  • BID-4579: CGIScript.NET csMailto Hidden Form Field Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
  • CVE-2002-0749: CGIscript.net csMailto.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the form-attachment field.

Reported:

Apr 23, 2002

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