CVE-2004-2275

i-mall.cgi in I-Mall Commerce allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters via the p parameter

published July 19, 2005

CVSS
—
EPSS
13%
Percentile
96.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Believe it or not, the p parameter in i-mall.cgi is a treasure map for attackers to unleash arbitrary commands! 🌍 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant where someone can sneak in a secret ingredient just by saying the right code word—nobody checks what’s being sprinkled into the dish! With this loophole, an attacker could potentially execute any command on the server, turning a simple website into their personal playground. The consequences could range from data theft to complete server takeover—yikes!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant where someone can sneak in a secret ingredient just by saying the right code word—nobody checks what’s being sprinkled into the dish! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject shell metacharacters through the p parameter in i-mall.cgi, enabling them to execute arbitrary shell commands on the server without authentication.

What to do

With this loophole, an attacker could potentially execute any command on the server, turning a simple website into their personal playground. The consequences could range from data theft to complete server takeover—yikes! To protect your systems, ensure the I-Mall Commerce software is updated to the latest version. Additionally, implement input validation to sanitize the p parameter against shell metacharacters. Regular security audits can help identify similar vulnerabilities in the future. You've got this! Patch up and lock down your system like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.12805 · 96.3th percentile
Published
2005-07-19T04:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 JUL 04:00Z
    i-mall.cgi in I-Mall Commerce allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters via the p parameter
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