CVE-2012-10037

Public Exploit
PhpTax pfilez Parameter Exec Remote Code Injection

Description

PhpTax version 0.8 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in drawimage.php. The pfilez GET parameter is unsafely passed to the exec() function without sanitization. A remote attacker can inject arbitrary shell commands, leading to code execution under the web server's context. No authentication is required.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.43%
Affected: PhpTax PhpTax
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/phptax_exec.rb exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21665 exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21833 exploit
https://sourceforge.net/projects/phptax/ product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-10037?
CVE-2012-10037 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-10037?
To fix CVE-2012-10037, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-10037 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-10037 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2012-10037?
CVE-2012-10037 affects PhpTax PhpTax.
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