CVE-2013-10037

Public Exploit
WebTester 5.x install2.php Unauthenticated Command Execution

Description

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in WebTester version 5.x via the install2.php installation script. The parameters cpusername, cppassword, and cpdomain are passed directly to shell commands without sanitization. A remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a crafted HTTP POST request, resulting in arbitrary command execution on the underlying system with web server privileges.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 1.22% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory checkpoint.com Third-Party Advisory vulncheck.com
Affected: Eppler Software WebTester
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/webtester_exec.rb exploit
https://sourceforge.net/p/webtesteronline/bugs/3/ issue tracking
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/29132 exploit
https://advisories.checkpoint.com/defense/advisories/public/2014/cpai-2014-1620.html third party advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/webtester-unauth-command-execution third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-10037?
CVE-2013-10037 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-10037?
To fix CVE-2013-10037, 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-2013-10037 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2013-10037 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-2013-10037?
CVE-2013-10037 affects Eppler Software WebTester.
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