Vulnerability Description
AWStats 6.1, and other versions before 6.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the configdir parameter to aswtats.pl.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Awstats | Awstats | <= 6.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://awstats.sourceforge.net/docs/awstats_changelog.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/0501-exploits/AWStatsVulnAnalysis.pdf
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13893/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=185&type=vulnerabilities&flasExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/272296PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/13002
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12298
- http://awstats.sourceforge.net/docs/awstats_changelog.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/0501-exploits/AWStatsVulnAnalysis.pdf
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13893/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=185&type=vulnerabilities&flasExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/272296PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/13002
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12298
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0116?
CVE-2005-0116 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). AWStats 6.1, and other versions before 6.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the configdir parameter to aswtats.pl.
How severe is CVE-2005-0116?
CVE-2005-0116 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0116?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Awstats Awstats.