Security readout for executives and security teams
A very old web tool called KW Whois 1.0, made by Kootenay Web, contains a flaw that lets an unauthenticated attacker on the internet run commands on the server by tampering with input sent to the script. If your organization still runs this legacy CGI program on any web server, an outsider could potentially take over that host. Exposure is expected to be extremely rare in 2026. KW Whois 1.0 is a niche CGI from around 2000. Risk applies only where the script is still deployed on internet-facing or intranet CGI-enabled web servers, typically as forgotten legacy code. Low business priority for most organizations, since this affects a legacy niche CGI unlikely to be in production. Treat as high priority only if an asset inventory or code review confirms KW Whois 1.0 is still deployed, in which case removal should be immediate. Mitigation focus: Remove KW Whois 1.0 from any web server; the product is unmaintained and no vendor patch is cited.; Disable execution of unused CGI scripts in the web server's cgi-bin directory.; If a whois lookup is required, replace with a maintained tool that uses safe argument passing..
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- kw-whois-meta(5438)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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