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CWE-553 - Command Shell in Externally Accessible Directory

CWE-553

  • Abstraction:
  • Variant
  • Structure:
  • Simple
  • Status:
  • Incomplete
Weakness Name

Command Shell in Externally Accessible Directory

Description

A possible shell file exists in /cgi-bin/ or other accessible directories. This is extremely dangerous and can be used by an attacker to execute commands on the web server.

Common Consequences

Scope: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

Impact: Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands

Related Weaknesses
  • Release Date:
  • 2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:
  • 2023-06-29

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