CVE-2011-3195 in Domain Technologie Control
Summary
by MITRE
shared/inc/sql/lists.php in Domain Technologie Control (DTC) before 0.34.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in mailing list tunable options.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/08/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2011-3195 affects Domain Technologie Control (DTC) version 0.34.0 and earlier, representing a critical command injection flaw in the web application's handling of mailing list configurations. This vulnerability exists within the shared/inc/sql/lists.php file where the application processes user-supplied input for mailing list tunable options without proper sanitization or validation. The flaw allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying system by injecting shell metacharacters into the configurable parameters, effectively bypassing normal access controls and potentially escalating privileges.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper input validation and inadequate output encoding within the DTC application's configuration management system. When administrators configure mailing list parameters through the web interface, the application directly incorporates user-supplied values into shell commands without appropriate sanitization mechanisms. This creates a classic command injection scenario where malicious payloads containing shell metacharacters such as semicolons, pipes, or backticks can be executed with the privileges of the web application user. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-77 according to the Common Weakness Enumeration catalog, which specifically addresses command injection flaws that occur when an application passes untrusted data to an executable shell.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risks to organizations using DTC for domain management and email list administration. An authenticated attacker with access to the web interface can leverage this flaw to execute arbitrary system commands, potentially leading to complete system compromise, data exfiltration, or lateral movement within the network infrastructure. The impact extends beyond immediate command execution as attackers can use this vulnerability to establish persistent backdoors, modify system configurations, or escalate privileges to root or administrator levels depending on the web application's execution context. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.001 for Command and Scripting Interpreter, specifically focusing on the execution of system commands through shell injection.
The exploitation of this vulnerability requires minimal prerequisites as it only requires authenticated access to the DTC web interface, which makes it particularly dangerous in environments where administrative credentials might be compromised through social engineering or credential theft attacks. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including upgrading to DTC version 0.34.1 or later, which includes proper input sanitization and validation mechanisms. Additional protective measures involve implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious command injection patterns, restricting administrative access through network segmentation, and conducting regular security audits of configuration parameters. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of following secure coding practices such as input validation, output encoding, and the principle of least privilege to prevent similar issues in other applications. Organizations should also consider implementing automated vulnerability scanning tools that can detect command injection vulnerabilities in web applications and ensure that all third-party software components are regularly updated to address known security flaws.