CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1993

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

WebBBS versions 4 and 5.0 contain a vulnerability in the webbbs_post.pl script that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the followup parameter.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can gain full control over the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches and data loss.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of WebBBS and implement input validation to block shell metacharacters.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

webbbs_post.pl in WebBBS 4 and 5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the followup parameter.

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