CVE-2001-1290
5.0 · MEDIUMadmin.cgi in Active Classifieds Free Edition 1.0, and possibly commercial versions, allows remote attackers to modify the configuration, gain privileges, and execute arbitrary Perl code via the tab…
Overview
CVE-2001-1290 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting active_web_suite_technologies active_classifieds. It was published on June 28, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
admin.cgi in Active Classifieds Free Edition 1.0, and possibly commercial versions, allows remote attackers to modify the configuration, gain privileges, and execute arbitrary Perl code via the table_width parameter.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from active_web_suite_technologies. Update active_classifieds to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected products
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References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2001-1290?
CVE-2001-1290 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting active_web_suite_technologies active_classifieds. It was published on June 28, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2001-1290?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-1290?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from active_web_suite_technologies. Update active_classifieds to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2001-1290?
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