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HIGH · 7.1

CVE-2014-2996

XCloner Standalone 3.5 and earlier, when enable_db_backup and sql_mem are enabled, allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the dbbackup_com...

Vulnerability Description

XCloner Standalone 3.5 and earlier, when enable_db_backup and sql_mem are enabled, allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the dbbackup_comp parameter in a generate action to index2.php. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue crosses privilege boundaries, since administrators might already have the privileges to execute code. NOTE: this can be leveraged by remote attackers using CVE-2014-2579.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
XclonerXcloner<= 3.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-94

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-2996?

CVE-2014-2996 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). XCloner Standalone 3.5 and earlier, when enable_db_backup and sql_mem are enabled, allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the dbbackup_com...

How severe is CVE-2014-2996?

CVE-2014-2996 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2996?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xcloner Xcloner.