CVE-2011-5274 in Domain Technologie Control
Summary
by MITRE
The drawAdminTools_PackageInstaller function in shared/inc/forms/packager.php in Domain Technologie Control (DTC) before 0.32.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the dtcpkg_directory parameter in a do_install action to dtc/.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/08/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2011-5274 resides within the Domain Technologie Control (DTC) web application platform, specifically in the drawAdminTools_PackageInstaller function located in shared/inc/forms/packager.php. This flaw represents a critical command injection vulnerability that affects DTC versions prior to 0.32.11, creating a significant security risk for systems utilizing this package management interface. The vulnerability manifests when the application processes the dtcpkg_directory parameter during a do_install action, allowing malicious actors to inject shell metacharacters that execute arbitrary commands on the underlying system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the package installation process. When a user submits a package installation request through the web interface, the dtcpkg_directory parameter is directly incorporated into shell commands without proper escaping or filtering of special characters. This design flaw enables attackers to manipulate the parameter value to include shell metacharacters such as semicolons, pipes, or backticks that are interpreted by the system shell, thereby bypassing normal security boundaries and executing unauthorized commands with the privileges of the web application process.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents a severe threat to system integrity and confidentiality. An attacker who successfully exploits this command injection flaw can execute arbitrary code on the target system, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The impact extends beyond immediate code execution, as the attacker may escalate privileges, access sensitive data, modify system configurations, or establish persistent backdoors. The vulnerability affects not only the local system but also any network resources accessible to the compromised web application, making it particularly dangerous in multi-tiered network environments.
The security implications of CVE-2011-5274 align with CWE-77 and CWE-94 categories, which respectively address command injection and code injection vulnerabilities. According to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to the T1059.001 technique for command and scripting interpreter, specifically shell scripting, as attackers leverage the compromised application to execute system commands. Organizations utilizing DTC versions before 0.32.11 face significant risk of unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential lateral movement within their network infrastructure. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers can target systems without requiring physical access or prior authentication, amplifying the potential impact.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability primarily involve immediate patching of the DTC application to version 0.32.11 or later, which includes proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms. System administrators should also implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of the affected application to untrusted networks. Additional protective measures include monitoring for suspicious command execution patterns, implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious parameter values, and conducting regular security assessments of web applications to identify similar vulnerabilities. Organizations should also consider implementing input validation at multiple layers, including application-level filtering, database-level escaping, and proper output encoding to prevent similar injection attacks across their entire infrastructure.