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CVE-2011-2148: Command Injection

First published: Fri May 20 2011(Updated: )

Admin/frmSite.aspx in the SmarterTools SmarterStats 6.0 web server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via vectors involving a leading and trailing & (ampersand) character, and (1) an STTTState cookie, (2) the ctl00%24MPH%24txtAdminNewPassword_SettingText parameter, (3) the ctl00%24MPH%24txtSmarterLogDirectory parameter, (4) the ctl00%24MPH%24ucSiteSeoSearchEngineSettings%24chklistEngines_SettingCheckBox%2414 parameter, (5) the ctl00%24MPH%24ucSiteSeoSettings%24txtSeoMaxKeywords_SettingText parameter, or (6) the ctl00_MPH_grdLogLocations_HiddenLSR parameter, related to an "OS command injection" issue.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SmarterTools SmarterStats=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-2148?

    CVE-2011-2148 is considered critical due to its ability to allow remote command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-2148?

    To fix CVE-2011-2148, update to a non-vulnerable version of SmarterStats that addresses this security issue.

  • What are the impacts of CVE-2011-2148 on affected systems?

    CVE-2011-2148 can lead to unauthorized command execution, potentially compromising system integrity and confidentiality.

  • Which versions of SmarterStats are affected by CVE-2011-2148?

    CVE-2011-2148 affects SmarterTools SmarterStats version 6.0.

  • Is CVE-2011-2148 a local or remote attack vector?

    CVE-2011-2148 is a remote attack vector that allows external attackers to exploit the vulnerability.

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