CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0488

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The traceroute.pl CGI script version 1.0 for Linux Directory Penguin allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the host parameter.

Risk Assessment

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

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the traceroute.pl script to the latest version and implement input validation to block shell metacharacters.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Linux Directory Penguin traceroute.pl CGI script 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the host parameter.

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