Vulnerability Description
Openwebmail in cPanel 5.0, when run using suid Perl, adds the directory in the SCRIPT_FILENAME environment variable to Perl's @INC include array, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying SCRIPT_FILENAME to reference a directory containing a malicious openwebmail-shared.pl executable.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cpanel | Cpanel | 5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0087.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6885Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11357
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0087.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6885Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11357
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-1426?
CVE-2003-1426 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). Openwebmail in cPanel 5.0, when run using suid Perl, adds the directory in the SCRIPT_FILENAME environment variable to Perl's @INC include array, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by ...
How severe is CVE-2003-1426?
CVE-2003-1426 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-1426?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cpanel Cpanel.