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WebWho+ whois.pl time Parameter Arbitrary Command Execution

high Nessus Plugin ID 11333

Synopsis

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

Description

The WebWho+ CGI script appears to be installed on the remote host. This Perl script allows an attacker to view any file on the remote host as well as to execute arbitrary commands, both subject to the privileges of the web server user id.

Solution

Remove the affected script.

See Also

https://seclists.org/bugtraq/1999/Dec/322

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 11333

File Name: webwho_pl.nasl

Version: 1.21

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 3/9/2003

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: 12/26/1999

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2000-0010

BID: 892