CVE-2013-4878 Misconfiguration in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Plesk Panel due to an improper default ScriptAlias directive for phppath.

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-2013-4878?

CVE-2013-4878 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jul 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The default configuration of Parallels Plesk Panel 9.0.x and 9.2.x on UNIX, and Small Business Panel 10.x on UNIX, has an improper ScriptAlias directive for phppath, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-1823.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4878?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Parallels Parallels Plesk Panel, Parallels Parallels Small Business Panel.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4878?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-4878 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2013-4878 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-4878 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cv88-cpw9-39c6.

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