CVE-2002-0508 Command injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 11 Jun 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands and read files in wwwisis via prolog or epilog parameters.

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-2002-0508?

CVE-2002-0508 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jun 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

wwwisis 3.45 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands and read files via the parameters (1) prolog or (2) epilog.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0508?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wwwisis Wwwisis.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0508?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0508 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-2002-0508 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0508 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5gmp-68hx-vw8w.