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e107 eTrace Plugin Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for arbitrary code execution vulnerability in e107 eTrace plugin

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote web server contains a PHP script that is prone to arbitrary
command execution.

Description :

The installation of e107 on the remote host includes the eTrace
test. This test fails to sanitize the 'etrace_cmd' and
'etrace_host' parameters of the 'dotrace.php' script before using them
in a system() call. A possible hacker can exploit this flaw to execute
arbitrary shell commands subject to the rights of the userid under
which the affected application runs.

See also :

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/402120
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/407475/30/0/threaded

Solution :

Upgrade to eTrace test version 1.03 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: 13934

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