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WebGUI < 6.7.6 arbitrary command execution

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for arbitrary remote command execution in WebGUI < 6.7.6

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote web server contains a CGI script that is prone to arbitrary
code execution.

Description :

The remote host is running WebGUI, a content management system from
Plain Black Software.

The installed version of WebGUI on the remote host fails to sanitize
user-supplied input via the 'class' variable to various sources before
using it to run commands. By leveraging this flaw, a possible hacker may be
able to execute arbitrary commands on the remote host within the
context of the affected web server userid.

See also :

http://www.plainblack.com/getwebgui/advisories/security-exploit-patch-for-6.3-and-above

Solution :

Upgrade to WebGUI 6.7.6 or later.

Network Security Threat Level:

High / CVSS Base Score : 7
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/A:P/I:P/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 15083

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 David Maciejak

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