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10.0

WebLibs 1.0 lets remote attackers run commands via TextFile

CVE-2004-1222 · published 21 years ago
Summary

The WebLibs 1.0 software can be tricked into executing any system command when a specially crafted TextFile value is supplied. This could allow an outsider to take control of the server hosting the application. Apply the vendor's security update or restrict access to the affected function until a fix is installed.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
darryl_burgdorf weblibs 1.0
cpe:2.3:a:darryl_burgdorf:weblibs:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
weblibs.pl in WebLibs 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the TextFile parameter.
weblibs.pl in WebLibs 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the TextFile parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
10.0 Critical
Exploitation
4% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published10 Jan 2005
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2004-1222 · NVD
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