Snort Report nmap.php/nbtscan.php RCE
Vulnerability Description
Snort Report versions < 1.3.2 contains a remote command execution vulnerability in the nmap.php and nbtscan.php scripts. These scripts fail to properly sanitize user input passed via the target GET parameter, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary shell commands. Exploitation requires no authentication and can result in full compromise of the underlying system.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Paul Rascagneres
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/snortreport_exec.rb
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17947
- https://web.archive.org/web/20111003093911/http://www.symmetrixtech.com/articles/news-016.html
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/snort-report-rce
Affected Vendor
Symmetrix Technologies
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