CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0434

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The directory.php script by Marcus S. Xenakis allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the dir parameter.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to an attacker gaining control over the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the directory.php script or implement input validation filters to prevent shell metacharacter injection.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Marcus S. Xenakis directory.php script allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the dir parameter.

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