Lucene search
K

X-Chat 1.2/1.3/1.4/1.5 Command Execution Via URLs Vulnerability

🗓️ 01 Jul 2014 00:00:00Reported by RootType 
seebug
 seebug
🔗 www.seebug.org👁 15 Views

X-Chat 1.2/1.3/1.4/1.5 Command Execution Vulnerabilit

Code

                                                source: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1601/info

A vulnerability exists in versions 1.4.2 and earlier of the X-Chat IRC client. By supplying commands enclosed in backticks (``) in URL's sent to X-Chat, it is possible to execute arbitrary commands should the X-Chat user decide to view the link by clicking on it. This is due to the manner in which X-Chat launches pages for viewing.

X-Chat launches Netscape without checking for shell metacharacters in the supplied URL. This allows for an attacker to exploit shell expansion capabilities to execute commands as the user running Netscape.

http://www.altavista.com/?x=`date`y='`date`'
                              

Data

Build on a solid foundation with Vulners data

We provide the essential building blocks for cybersecurity solutions with comprehensive, structured, and constantly updated vulnerability and exploits data

Api

Power your application with Vulners API

The Vulners REST API offers reliable, high-performance access to vulnerability intelligence, with 99.9% SLA uptime and CDN-backed data delivery for seamless global access

App

Assess and manage vulnerabilities with Vulners tools

Built on top of Vulners' database and SDK, end-user solutions give security professionals and developers lightweight and powerful tools for vulnerability remediation

01 Jul 2014 00:00Current
7.1High risk
Vulners AI Score7.1
15