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CVE-2005-0362

First published: Wed Feb 09 2005(Updated: )

awstats.pl in AWStats 6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) "pluginmode", (2) "loadplugin", or (3) "noloadplugin" parameters.

Credit: security@debian.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
AWStats=4.0
AWStats=5.0
AWStats=5.1
AWStats=5.2
AWStats=5.3
AWStats=5.4
AWStats=5.5
AWStats=5.7
AWStats=5.8
AWStats=5.9
AWStats=6.0
AWStats=6.1
AWStats=6.2
AWStats=6.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0362?

    CVE-2005-0362 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0362?

    To fix CVE-2005-0362, upgrade to AWStats version 6.3 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

  • What versions of AWStats are affected by CVE-2005-0362?

    CVE-2005-0362 affects AWStats versions from 6.2 and earlier.

  • Can I be attacked through CVE-2005-0362?

    Yes, if you are using a vulnerable version of AWStats, you can be exploited remotely through crafted parameters.

  • What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2005-0362?

    CVE-2005-0362 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server, leading to potential data compromise or system control.

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