CVE-2014-1203

The get_login_ip_config_file function in Eyou Mail System before 3.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the…

published October 24, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
16%
Percentile
96.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky vulnerability hides in the Eyou Mail System, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands just by playing with the domain parameter! 😱 Think of it like a waiter who takes orders without understanding the menu — they could mix up your meal and serve something totally unexpected! In this case, the domain input could lead to malicious commands being executed on the server. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary commands on the server, potentially gaining control over sensitive data or disrupting services. This could be absolutely devastating for users if their information is compromised or their systems are taken offline.

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter who takes orders without understanding the menu — they could mix up your meal and serve something totally unexpected! In this case, the domain input could lead to malicious commands being executed on the server. The vulnerability in Eyou Mail System's get_login_ip_config_file function allows attackers to inject shell metacharacters through the domain parameter, leading to remote command execution when the request hits the specified PHP script.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary commands on the server, potentially gaining control over sensitive data or disrupting services. This could be absolutely devastating for users if their information is compromised or their systems are taken offline. Immediately update your Eyou Mail System to version 3.6 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, consider implementing input validation to sanitize any parameters received, especially those that could be executed as commands. You've got this! Fixing this will enhance your security posture. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.15647 · 96.8th percentile
Published
2017-10-24T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 OCT 14:00Z
    The get_login_ip_config_file function in Eyou Mail System before 3.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the…
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