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php-ping Count Parameter Command Execution Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Detect PHP Ping Code Execution

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote web server contains a PHP script that permits for arbitrary
command execution.

Description :

The remote host appears to be running 'php-ping.php' from
TheWorldsEnd.NET. The remote version of this script does not properly
sanitize the 'count' parameter and permits attackers to execute
arbitrary commands or read arbitrary files on the remote host subject
to the rights of the web server user id.

Solution :

Remove or update the affected script.

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: 9309

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