Description
PhpTax version 0.8 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in drawimage.php. The pfilez GET parameter is unsafely passed to the exec() function without sanitization. A remote attacker can inject arbitrary shell commands, leading to code execution under the web server's context. No authentication is required.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhpTax | PhpTax | 0.8 | — |
Public exploits
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Metasploit 1 module
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PhpTax pfilez Parameter Exec Remote Code Injection
exploit/multi/http/phptax_exec
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