MapServer Insecure MapServ CGI Command-line Debug Args

critical Nessus Plugin ID 47861

Synopsis

The remote web server hosts a CGI application that allows the use of insecure command-line arguments.

Description

The version of MapServer installed on the remote host allows the use of several insecure command-line debug arguments that are affected by unspecified vulnerabilities.

Solution

Upgrade to MapServer 5.6.4 / 4.6.10 or later if necessary and reconfigure the application with MS_ENABLE_CGI_CL_DEBUG_ARGS disabled.

See Also

http://trac.osgeo.org/mapserver/ticket/3485

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 47861

File Name: mapserver_insecure_cgi_args.nasl

Version: 1.12

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 7/27/2010

Updated: 6/1/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 6.5

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

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 9.8

Temporal Score: 9.4

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:X/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: www/mapserver

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 7/9/2010

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/9/2010

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2010-2540

BID: 41855