Description
The web GUI for the Linux Virtual Server (LVS) software in the Red Hat Linux Piranha package has a backdoor password that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Public exploits
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Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Metasploit 1 module
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RedHat Piranha Virtual Server Package passwd.php3 Arbitrary Command Execution
exploit/linux/http/piranha_passwd_exec
Exploit-DB 2
- RedHat Piranha Virtual Server Package - 'passwd.php3' Arbitrary Command Execution (Metasploit) EDB-16858 · webapps · Oct 18, 2010 · verified
- RedHat 6.2 Piranha Virtual Server Package - Default Account and Password EDB-19879 · remote · Apr 24, 2000 · verified
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References
- 20000424 Backdoor Password in Red Hat Linux Virtual Server Package third-party-advisory