CVE-2015-2845

The cpanel function in go_site.php in GoAutoDial GoAdmin CE before 3.3-1421902800 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the $type portion…

published May 12, 2015

Patch now

High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.4th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
72%
Percentile
99.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unassuming parameter could spell trouble! The $type in GoAutoDial's go_site.php allows for remote command execution — like giving a stranger the ability to order pizza on your behalf without your consent! 🍕 Think of it like a restaurant where the waitstaff takes orders without verifying who's at the table. Anyone can say they're you and request anything they want, leading to unexpected and possibly disastrous results! An attacker could send crafted input to execute arbitrary commands on the server, essentially allowing them to take over control of your system. This could lead to unauthorized data access, service disruptions, or even complete system compromise!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the waitstaff takes orders without verifying who's at the table. Anyone can say they're you and request anything they want, leading to unexpected and possibly disastrous results! This vulnerability arises from inadequate input validation in the cpanel function, where an attacker can manipulate the PATH_INFO variable to run arbitrary commands on the server without proper checks.

What to do

An attacker could send crafted input to execute arbitrary commands on the server, essentially allowing them to take over control of your system. This could lead to unauthorized data access, service disruptions, or even complete system compromise! To safeguard against this threat, update GoAutoDial to version 3.3-1421902801 or later. Additionally, consider implementing stricter validation on the $type parameter to restrict what commands can be executed. Regularly audit your code for similar vulnerabilities! You've got this! With these updates, you'll strengthen your defenses and keep your systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.71517 · 99.4th percentile
Published
2015-05-12T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 MAY 19:00Z
    The cpanel function in go_site.php in GoAutoDial GoAdmin CE before 3.3-1421902800 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the $type portion…
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