CVE-2011-2148: Command Injection

Published May 20, 2011
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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%24txtAdminNewPasswordSettingText parameter, (3) the ctl00%24MPH%24txtSmarterLogDirectory parameter, (4) the ctl00%24MPH%24ucSiteSeoSearchEngineSettings%24chklistEnginesSettingCheckBox%2414 parameter, (5) the ctl00%24MPH%24ucSiteSeoSettings%24txtSeoMaxKeywordsSettingText parameter, or (6) the ctl00MPHgrdLogLocationsHiddenLSR parameter, related to an "OS command injection" issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SmarterTools SmarterStats=6.0

Event History

May 20, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2148?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

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

CVE-2011-2148 affects SmarterTools SmarterStats version 6.0.

5

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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