IPCop <= 2.1.9 Authenticated RCE

Vulnerability Description

IPCop versions up to and including 2.1.9 contain an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability within the web-based administration interface. The email configuration component inserts user-controlled values, including the EMAIL_PW parameter, directly into system-level operations without proper input sanitation. By modifying the email password field to include shell metacharacters and issuing a save-and-test-mail action, an authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary operating system commands with the privileges of the web interface, resulting in full system compromise.

References

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50183
• https://www.ipcop.org/
• https://sourceforge.net/projects/ipcop/
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ipcop-authenticated-rce