CVE-2001-0025 Command injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 2 Feb 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file parameter of the ad.cgi CGI program.

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-2001-0025?

CVE-2001-0025 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

ad.cgi CGI program by Leif Wright allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0025?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Leif M. Wright Ad.cgi.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0025?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0025 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-2001-0025 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0025 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2gf2-mh53-2r7m.