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CVE-2005-2684: nquser.php in Virtual Edge Netquery 3.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell me...

nquser.php in Virtual Edge Netquery 3.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the host parameter to a dig query.

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Virtual Edge Netquery 3.11 reportedly lets a remote attacker execute operating-system commands through the web interface. The issue is in nquser.php when handling the host parameter for a dig query. No severity score, patch details, or active exploitation evidence is provided in the supplied sources. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running the obsolete Virtual Edge Netquery 3.11 application, especially if nquser.php is reachable from untrusted networks. The provided affected-products metadata is incomplete, so inventory verification is essential. Treat this as high priority only where the legacy application is present or internet-facing. The business risk is remote command execution on affected hosts, but the evidence bundle is sparse and does not prove active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Identify any Virtual Edge Netquery deployments and confirm exact version.; Restrict external access to nquser.php and the Netquery application.; Check vendor or archive guidance for any available fixed release..

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