CVE-2001-1495 describes a critical command injection vulnerability in Network Query Tool 1.0, specifically within the network_query.php script, affecting freshmeat network_query_tool and phpnuke versions. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands by injecting shell metacharacters into the 'target' parameter. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion has been identified, the high severity warrants immediate patching for any affected systems.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:freshmeat:network_query_tool:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:freshmeat:network_query_tool_phpnuke:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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