CVE-2012-10041

Public Exploit
WAN Emulator v2.3 Command Execution

Description

WAN Emulator v2.3 contains two unauthenticated command execution vulnerabilities. The result.php script calls shell_exec() with unsanitized input from the pc POST parameter, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands as the www-data user. The system also includes a SUID-root binary named dosu, which is vulnerable to command injection via its first argument. An attacker can exploit both flaws in sequence to achieve full remote code execution and escalate privileges to root.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 1.03% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory vulncheck.com
Affected: WAN Emulator WAN Emulator
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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-10041?
CVE-2012-10041 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-10041?
To fix CVE-2012-10041, 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-2012-10041 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-10041 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2012-10041?
CVE-2012-10041 affects WAN Emulator WAN Emulator.
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