CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-2365

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

SWAIS version 1.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the search field, as demonstrated using the '|' (pipe) character.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain control over the system, posing a significant security risk to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update SWAIS to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability and to implement input validation filters for the search field.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Simple WAIS (SWAIS) 1.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the shell metacharacters in the search field, as demonstrated using the "|" (pipe) character.

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