Short Name |
HTTP:CGI:WEBPALS-EXEC |
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Severity |
Critical |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
MnSCU/PALS WebPALS Remote Execution |
Release Date |
2003/04/22 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
di-5.3+, idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit the vulnerability in the WebPALS CGI script. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with root permissions.
A specially crafted URL composed of a known filename, will disclose the requested file residing on a machine running WebPALS. This vulnerability will also allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.