CVE-2001-0025

ad.cgi - Remote Command Execution via File Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2001-0025. PoCs published by rpc.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages insufficient input validation in ad.cgi to execute arbitrary commands via the FORM method, allowing remote command execution with HTTPD process privileges. The PoC demonstrates command injection by passing a malicious path to the 'file' parameter.

Description

ad.cgi CGI program by Leif Wright allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by rpc · htmlremotecgi
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20504

This exploit leverages insufficient input validation in ad.cgi to execute arbitrary commands via the FORM method, allowing remote command execution with HTTPD process privileges. The PoC demonstrates command injection by passing a malicious path to the 'file' parameter.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: ad.cgi (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: ad.cgi script accessible via HTTP POST requests
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0143.html
Exploit, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2103
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5741

Scores

EPSS 0.1227
EPSS Percentile 95.7%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
leif_m._wright/ad.cgi 1.0
Published Feb 12, 2001
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026