Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:CGI:SITESEARCHER-EXEC |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
search http |
Release Date |
2003/04/22 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Super Site Searcher Arbitrary Command Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Independent Solution Super Site Searcher and Simple Site Searcher. The Site searchers do not securely strip shell metacharacters, allowing attackers to send malicious commands to the Web server and execute programs with user permissions of the Web server daemon.
Extended Description
Super Site Searcher is prone to remote command execution. Shell metacharacters are not adequately filtered from query string parameters in a request to the vulnerable search engine script. The parameters are then used in a function which passes commands directly through the shell. A remote attacker may exploit this condition to execute arbitrary commands on the shell with the privileges of the webserver process. Simple Site Searcher, released by the same vendor, is also prone to this issue.
Affected Products
- Independent Solution Simple Site Searcher
- Independent Solution Super Site Searcher
References
- BugTraq: 5605
- URL: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5605/exploit