CVE-2004-0529 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Local attackers can execute untrusted scripts and gain privileges in cPanel's modified suexec when configured for mod_php on older Apache versions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2004-0529?

CVE-2004-0529 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jun 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The modified suexec program in cPanel, when configured for mod_php and compiled for Apache 1.3.31 and earlier without mod_phpsuexec, allows local users to execute untrusted shared scripts and gain privileges, as demonstrated using untainted scripts such as (1) proftpdvhosts or (2) addalink.cgi, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0490.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0529?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cluecentral Suexec.patch.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0529?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0529 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2004-0529 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0529 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mhhr-jxg6-vv52.

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