SuSE Support Data Base sbsearch.cgi Arbitrary Command Execution

high Nessus Plugin ID 10720

Synopsis

Arbitrary commands may be run on the remote server.

Description

SuSE CGI 'sdbsearch.cgi' is installed.
This CGI allows a local (and possibly remote) user to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the HTTP server.

Solution

Modify the script so that it filters the HTTP_REFERRER variable, or delete it.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 10720

File Name: sdbsearch.nasl

Version: 1.24

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 8/13/2001

Updated: 1/19/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.6

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

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

Vulnerability Information

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/2/2001

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2001-1130