PHP-Ping php-ping.php count Parameter Arbitrary Command Execution

high Nessus Plugin ID 11966

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Synopsis

The remote web server contains a PHP script that allows for arbitrary command execution.

Description

The remote host appears to be running 'php-ping.php' from TheWorldsEnd.NET. The remote version of this script does not properly sanitize the 'count' parameter and allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands or read arbitrary files on the remote host subject to the privileges of the web server user id.

Solution

Remove or update the affected script.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 11966

File Name: php_ping_code_execution.nasl

Version: 1.26

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 12/29/2003

Updated: 11/3/2025

Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Enable CGI Scanning: true

Risk Information

CVSS Score Rationale: Tenable score for arbitrary command execution vulnerability

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 5.5

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

CVSS Score Source: manual

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:theworldsend.net:php-ping

Required KB Items: www/PHP

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/30/2003

Reference Information

BID: 9309

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