CVE-2021-32305

WebSVN before 2.6.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the search parameter

published May 18, 2021

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
87%
Percentile
99.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A clever attack could open the door to command execution in WebSVN versions below 2.6.1! 💥 Think of it as an unsuspecting restaurant where a clever diner can manipulate the menu items with sneaky ingredients—one wrong turn in the search parameter could serve up something unexpected and dangerous! A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation. It’s like giving someone the kitchen keys when they only ordered a salad—chaos could ensue!

Put simply

Think of it as an unsuspecting restaurant where a clever diner can manipulate the menu items with sneaky ingredients—one wrong turn in the search parameter could serve up something unexpected and dangerous! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject shell metacharacters into the search parameter, enabling them to execute arbitrary commands on the server without proper authorization.

What to do

A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation. It’s like giving someone the kitchen keys when they only ordered a salad—chaos could ensue! Upgrade WebSVN to version 2.6.1 or higher immediately. Additionally, review input validation practices to ensure that user-supplied data is properly sanitized before processing. Don't forget to perform regular security audits! You've got this! With these steps, you'll be safeguarding your system in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.87304 · 99.8th percentile
Published
2021-05-18T16:11Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 MAY 16:11Z
    WebSVN before 2.6.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the search parameter
    cvelistv5