WebTester 5.x install2.php Unauthenticated Command Execution
Vulnerability Description
An OS command injection vulnerability exists in WebTester version 5.x via the install2.php installation script. The parameters cpusername, cppassword, and cpdomain are passed directly to shell commands without sanitization. A remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a crafted HTTP POST request, resulting in arbitrary command execution on the underlying system with web server privileges.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- bcoles
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/webtester_exec.rb
- https://sourceforge.net/p/webtesteronline/bugs/3/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/29132
- https://advisories.checkpoint.com/defense/advisories/public/2014/cpai-2014-1620.html
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/webtester-unauth-command-execution
Affected Vendor
Eppler Software
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