CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-0628

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The myquiz.pl script in Dale Ray MyQuiz 1.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the URL, which are not properly sanitized in the PATH_INFO environment variable.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can gain full control of the server, steal data, or deploy malware, leading to complete system compromise.

Recommendation

Immediately upgrade MyQuiz to the latest version or remove the vulnerable myquiz.pl script. As a workaround, apply WAF rules to block shell metacharacters in URL queries.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

myquiz.pl in Dale Ray MyQuiz 1.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the URL, which are not properly handled as part of the PATH_INFO environment variable.

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