vendor:
nginx
by:
Unknown
7.5
CVSS
HIGH
Command Injection
78
CWE
Product Name: nginx
Affected Version From: 0.7.64
Affected Version To: Unknown
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE: Unknown
CPE: Unknown
Platforms Tested:
Unknown
Command Injection Vulnerability in nginx
The 'nginx' program is prone to a command-injection vulnerability because it fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input in log files. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary commands in a terminal.
Mitigation:
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to sanitize user-supplied input and validate it before using it in log files. Additionally, keeping the 'nginx' program up to date with the latest security patches can help prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.