CDomain whois_raw.cgi fqdn Parameter Arbitrary Command Execution

high Nessus Plugin ID 10306

Synopsis

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

Description

The remote host appears to be using the CdomainFree 'whois_raw.cgi' script.

This CGI script allows an attacker to view any file on the target computer, as well as to execute arbitrary commands.

Solution

Upgrade to CdomainFree 2.5 or to one of the commercial versions.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 10306

File Name: whois_raw.nasl

Version: 1.44

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 6/22/1999

Updated: 1/19/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

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

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 6/1/1999

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-1999-1063

BID: 304

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