CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-1950

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in hints.pl in Webhints 1.03 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the argument.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can take control of the server, steal data, or install malware, leading to full system compromise.

Recommendation

Immediately update Webhints to the latest version or apply a security patch, and filter input data in hints.pl.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

hints.pl in Webhints 1.03 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the argument.

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