Vulnerability Description
scripts/cronscript.php in SysCP 1.2.15 and earlier does not properly quote pathnames in user home directories, which allows local users to gain privileges by placing shell metacharacters in a directory name, and then using the control panel to protect this directory, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2568.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Syscp Team | Syscp | <= 1.2.15 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/33128
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24102
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/459397/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22453ExploitPatch
- http://www.syscp.org/wiki/Security/SyscpOrgAbilityToInjectAndExecuteAnyCodeAsRoo
- http://osvdb.org/33128
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24102
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/459397/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22453ExploitPatch
- http://www.syscp.org/wiki/Security/SyscpOrgAbilityToInjectAndExecuteAnyCodeAsRoo
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0849?
CVE-2007-0849 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). scripts/cronscript.php in SysCP 1.2.15 and earlier does not properly quote pathnames in user home directories, which allows local users to gain privileges by placing shell metacharacters in a director...
How severe is CVE-2007-0849?
CVE-2007-0849 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0849?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Syscp Team Syscp.