7.5
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-1628: Input Validation

First published: Tue May 17 2005(Updated: )

apage.cgi in WebAPP 0.9.9.2.1, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the f parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WebAPP=0.9.9
WebAPP=0.9.9.2
WebAPP=0.9.9.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-1628?

    CVE-2005-1628 is considered critical due to its ability to allow remote command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-1628?

    To fix CVE-2005-1628, update WebAPP to the latest version available that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What versions of WebAPP are affected by CVE-2005-1628?

    CVE-2005-1628 affects WebAPP versions 0.9.9.2.1 and earlier.

  • What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2005-1628?

    CVE-2005-1628 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server due to improper handling of shell metacharacters.

  • Is CVE-2005-1628 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2005-1628 can be exploited remotely by attackers targeting the vulnerable parameter.

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