Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
WebTester has a critical flaw in its installer script that can let an unauthenticated remote attacker run operating-system commands as the web server. This is highest priority if WebTester is still deployed and the installer path is reachable. The source bundle does not identify active exploitation or a named vendor patch.
Executive priority
Prioritize immediate discovery and containment for any public WebTester deployment. A reachable vulnerable installer can lead to server compromise without credentials, while remediation evidence is incomplete in the provided sources.
Technical view
CVE-2013-10037 is CWE-78 command injection in WebTester install2.php. cpusername, cppassword, and cpdomain are passed to shell commands without sanitization. CVSS 4.0 is 9.3. The bundle names WebTester 5.0 and describes 5.x, but default affected status is unknown.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Eppler Software WebTester 5.0 or related 5.x installations, especially if install2.php remains present and reachable over the network. Internet-facing legacy web servers are the main concern.
Exploitation context
Public exploit references exist, including Exploit-DB and Metasploit entries cited in the bundle. However, KEV is false and the provided sources do not state confirmed active exploitation. Treat reachable installations as urgent because exploitation requires no authentication.
Researcher notes
Focus validation on version evidence, installer script reachability, and log review. Avoid assuming broader affected versions beyond 5.0 or described 5.x. The public exploit references increase operational risk, but active exploitation is not established by the bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor or project guidance; the bundle does not name a patch.
- Remove or block access to install2.php when installation is complete.
- Restrict WebTester access to trusted networks only.
- Retire or replace unsupported WebTester deployments where remediation is unavailable.
- Review WAF or IPS coverage using cited third-party advisories.
Validation and detection
- Inventory systems for Eppler Software WebTester 5.0 or 5.x.
- Confirm whether install2.php exists and is externally reachable.
- Review web logs for unexpected POST requests to install2.php.
- Verify the installer path is removed, blocked, or access-controlled.
- Document affected hosts, exposure, and compensating controls.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.3 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
9.3CriticalVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/webtester_exec.rbCVE reference · exploit
- https://sourceforge.net/p/webtesteronline/bugs/3/CVE reference · issue-tracking
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/29132CVE reference · exploit
- https://advisories.checkpoint.com/defense/advisories/public/2014/cpai-2014-1620.htmlCVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/webtester-unauth-command-executionCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.