Alibaba get32.exe Arbitrary Command Execution

high Nessus Plugin ID 10011

Synopsis

Arbitrary command may be run on this server.

Description

The 'get32.exe' CGI script is installed on this machine. This CGI has a well known security flaw that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the remote system with the privileges of the HTTP daemon (typically root or nobody).

Solution

Remove the 'get32.exe' script from your web server's CGI directory (usually cgi-bin/)..

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 10011

File Name: alibaba_get32.nasl

Version: 1.34

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 11/4/1999

Updated: 1/19/2021

Configuration: Enable paranoid mode

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.8

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Temporal Score: 8.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/3/1999

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-1999-0885

BID: 770