CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1241

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Un-CGI 1.9 and earlier does not verify that a CGI script has the execution bits set before executing it, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by directing Un-CGI to a document that begins with '#!' and the desired program name.

Risk Assessment

The lack of execution permission verification for CGI scripts poses a serious security risk, enabling attackers to execute unauthorized commands remotely.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Un-CGI to the latest version that implements verification of execution bits for CGI scripts before execution.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Un-CGI 1.9 and earlier does not verify that a CGI script has the execution bits set before executing it, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by directing Un-CGI to a document that begins with "#!" and the desired program name.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS