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CVE-2005-0436: Direct code injection vulnerability in awstats.pl in AWStats 6.3 and 6.4 allows remote attackers to execute...

Direct code injection vulnerability in awstats.pl in AWStats 6.3 and 6.4 allows remote attackers to execute portions of Perl code via the PluginMode parameter.

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AWStats 6.3 and 6.4 have a code injection flaw in awstats.pl. If that script is reachable by attackers, they may be able to make the server execute portions of Perl code through a request parameter. Treat exposed legacy AWStats installations as a meaningful server compromise risk. Exposure is most likely on web servers still running AWStats 6.3 or 6.4 with awstats.pl accessible over HTTP, especially public analytics CGI paths. The provided affected product metadata is incomplete, but the CVE description names AWStats 6.3 and 6.4. Prioritize internet-facing legacy AWStats systems. The business risk is server-side code execution on web infrastructure, but urgency depends on whether vulnerable awstats.pl endpoints still exist and are reachable. Mitigation focus: Identify any AWStats 6.3 or 6.4 deployments.; Check current AWStats vendor guidance for fixed versions or official workarounds.; Restrict or disable public access to awstats.pl until remediated..

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