Vulnerability Description
ContentKeeper Web Appliance (now maintained by Impero Software) versions prior to 125.10 are vulnerable to remote command execution due to insecure handling of file uploads via the mimencode CGI utility. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to upload and execute arbitrary scripts as the Apache user. Additionally, the exploit can optionally escalate privileges by abusing insecure PATH usage in the benetool binary, resulting in root-level access if successful.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.aushack.com/200904-contentkeeper.txt
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exp
- https://web.archive.org/web/20081220084819/http://www.contentkeeper.com/
- https://www.ativion.com/contentkeeper/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/contentkeeper-web-appliance-rce-via-mimenco
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-20011?
CVE-2009-20011 is a documented vulnerability. ContentKeeper Web Appliance (now maintained by Impero Software) versions prior to 125.10 are vulnerable to remote command execution due to insecure handling of file uploads via the mimencode CGI utili...
How severe is CVE-2009-20011?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2009-20011. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-20011?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.