7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-1949

First published: Tue Jun 14 2005(Updated: )

The eping_validaddr function in functions.php for the ePing plugin for e107 portal allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters after a valid argument to the eping_host parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
e107 CMS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-1949?

    CVE-2005-1949 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for remote command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-1949?

    To fix CVE-2005-1949, update the ePing plugin to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2005-1949?

    CVE-2005-1949 affects the ePing plugin for the e107 CMS.

  • Can CVE-2005-1949 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2005-1949 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending crafted requests to the vulnerable ePing plugin.

  • What is the impact of an exploit of CVE-2005-1949?

    The impact of exploiting CVE-2005-1949 can lead to arbitrary command execution on the web server hosting the vulnerable application.

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