CVE-2001-0024 Command injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the MyEmail parameter of the simplestmail.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-2001-0024?
CVE-2001-0024 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
simplestmail.cgi CGI program by Leif Wright allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the MyEmail parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0024?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Leif M. Wright Simplestmail.cgi.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0024?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0024 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-2001-0024 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0024 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8vx4-2r25-7xmp.