CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0770

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The FUNC.pm file in IkonBoard 3.1.2a and earlier versions, including 3.1.1, does not properly cleanse the 'lang' cookie when it contains illegal characters. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code when the cookie is inserted into a Perl 'eval' statement.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability can lead to remote code execution, posing a serious threat to the integrity and security of the system. Attackers may exploit this flaw to gain control over the application.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update IkonBoard to the latest version that fixes the cleansing of the 'lang' cookie. Additionally, implementing extra security measures to mitigate the risk of code injection is advisable.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

FUNC.pm in IkonBoard 3.1.2a and earlier, including 3.1.1, does not properly cleanse the "lang" cookie when it contains illegal characters, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code when the cookie is inserted into a Perl "eval" statement.

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