WebAPP apage.cgi f Parameter Arbitrary Command Execution

high Nessus Plugin ID 18292

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Synopsis

The remote web server contains a CGI script that allows for execution of arbitrary commands.

Description

Due to a lack of user input validation, an attacker can exploit the 'apage.cgi' script in the version of WebAPP on the remote host to execute arbitrary commands on the remote host with the privileges of the web server.

Solution

Upgrade to WebAPP version 0.9.9.2 or newer.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 18292

File Name: webapp_apage_cmd_exe.nasl

Version: 1.18

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 5/17/2005

Updated: 1/19/2021

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

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/22/2005

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2005-1628

BID: 13637

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