Kyberdigi Labs php-exec-dir up to 4.3.7 Safe Mode php_escape_shell_cmd access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Kyberdigi Labs php-exec-dir up to 4.3.7. Affected by this vulnerability is the function php_escape_shell_cmd of the component Safe Mode. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2004-2692. Moreover, an exploit is present. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Kyberdigi Labs php-exec-dir up to 4.3.7 (Programming Language Software). Affected is the function php_escape_shell_cmd of the component Safe Mode. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The exec_dir PHP patch (php-exec-dir) 4.3.2 through 4.3.7 with safe mode disabled allows remote attackers to bypass restrictions and execute arbitrary commands via a backtick operator, which is not handled using the php_escape_shell_cmd function.

The bug was discovered 06/23/2004. The weakness was disclosed 06/24/2004 by VeNeMouS (Website). The advisory is available at seclists.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2004-2692 since 10/06/2007. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

A public exploit has been developed by VeNoMouS and been published 2 months after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (16498), Exploit-DB (384), SecurityFocus (BID 10598†), OSVDB (7243†) and Secunia (SA11928†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.8

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: VeNoMouS
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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06/23/2004 🔍
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06/24/2004 +1 days 🔍
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08/08/2004 +44 days 🔍
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12/31/2004 +145 days 🔍
10/06/2007 +1009 days 🔍
03/10/2015 +2712 days 🔍
04/29/2025 +3703 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Researcher: VeNeMouS
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2004-2692 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2692
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23562
X-Force: 16498 - php-exec-dir semicolon bypass restriction
SecurityFocus: 10598 - php-exec-dir Patch Command Access Restriction Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia: 11928 - php-exec-dir Command Execution Bypass Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 7243 - php-exec-dir Command Execution Bypass

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2015 12:14 PM
Updated: 04/29/2025 05:34 PM
Changes: 03/10/2015 12:14 PM (59), 06/30/2018 09:15 AM (15), 04/29/2025 05:34 PM (21)
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Cache ID: 244:868:40

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