Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old vulnerability in Mike Spice Mike's Vote CGI. If a vulnerable vote.cgi script is still exposed, a remote attacker could cause the application to write files outside the intended location. That can affect website integrity and potentially support further compromise, depending on server permissions. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy websites still running Mike's Vote CGI vote.cgi before 1.3. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless this CGI script remains deployed in an old web root or archived application path. Prioritize investigation if the organization hosts legacy CGI applications. The vulnerability is old and likely uncommon, but an exposed affected script could allow unauthorized file writes on a web server. Mitigation focus: Inventory public web roots for vote.cgi and Mike's Vote CGI deployments.; Remove or disable the CGI script if it is no longer required.; If still required, check vendor or advisory guidance for version 1.3 or later..
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- vote-cgi-gain-privileges(7971)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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