Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old remote command execution issue in the LakeWeb Filemail CGI script. If the vulnerable script is still exposed on a website, an attacker could abuse the recipient email field to run operating system commands. Evidence is limited and no current exploitation is cited. Exposure is most likely on legacy web servers still hosting the LakeWeb Filemail CGI script or old copies in cgi-bin paths. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless this specific script remains deployed. Treat as high priority only if legacy CGI mail scripts are still internet-exposed. Otherwise, this is mainly a legacy hygiene check. The business risk is server compromise from an obsolete web form component. Mitigation focus: Inventory public web servers for LakeWeb Filemail CGI script deployments.; Disable or remove the script if it is present and exposed.; Replace legacy CGI mail handlers with a maintained, supported form-mail solution..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- cgi-perl-mail-programs(1400)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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