CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-1949

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The eping_validaddr function in the ePing plugin for e107 portal allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters after a valid argument to the eping_host parameter.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can take control of the server, execute arbitrary commands, leading to full system and data compromise.

Recommendation

Immediately update the ePing plugin to the latest version or remove it entirely if not essential.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The eping_validaddr function in functions.php for the ePing plugin for e107 portal allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters after a valid argument to the eping_host parameter.

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