WebGais webgais CGI Arbitrary Command Execution

high Nessus Plugin ID 10300

Synopsis

The remote web server contains a CGI script that is prone to arbitrary code execution.

Description

The 'webgais' CGI is installed. This CGI may let an attacker execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the http daemon (usually root or nobody).

Solution

Remove this CGI.

See Also

https://seclists.org/bugtraq/1997/Jul/45

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 10300

File Name: webgais.nasl

Version: 1.41

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 6/22/1999

Updated: 1/19/2021

Configuration: Enable paranoid mode

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.3

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 5.9

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

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/10/1997

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-1999-0176

BID: 2058