CVE-2001-0022 Command injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the guestbook parameter of the simplestguest.cgi script.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-0022?
CVE-2001-0022 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Feb 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
simplestguest.cgi CGI program by Leif Wright allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the guestbook parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0022?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Leif M. Wright Simplestguest.cgi.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0022?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0022 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2001-0022 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0022 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w3c8-c6wv-46cf.