PHPNetToolpack 0.1 a_query os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in PHPNetToolpack 0.1. It has been classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation of the argument a_query leads to os command injection. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-0471. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PHPNetToolpack 0.1 and classified as very critical. This issue affects an unknown code block. The manipulation of the argument a_query with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

PHPNetToolpack 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the a_query variable.

The weakness was disclosed 08/12/2002 by ppp-design as not defined mailinglist post (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at seclists.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-0471. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/17/2025). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1202 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10521 (PHPNetToolpack Remote Command Execution Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (8482), SecurityFocus (BID 4303†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6410†). The entry VDB-18526 is pretty similar. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
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Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/17/2002 🔍
03/18/2002 +0 days 🔍
08/12/2002 +147 days 🔍
08/12/2002 +0 days 🔍
12/11/2004 +852 days 🔍
07/22/2014 +3509 days 🔍
09/17/2025 +4074 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Researcher: ppp-design
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-0471 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0471
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18527
X-Force: 8482
SecurityFocus: 4303 - PHPNetToolpack Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 6410 - PHPNetToolpack 0.1 Allows Code Execution via a_query Variable, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2014 21:41
Updated: 09/17/2025 01:33
Changes: 07/22/2014 21:41 (56), 09/20/2018 12:52 (1), 09/17/2025 01:33 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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