# CVE-2003-0050: parse\_xml.cgi in Apple Darwin Streaming Administration Server 4.1.2 and QuickTime Streaming Server 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB, 1 Metasploit module
- Published: 2004-09-01 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

parse_xml.cgi in Apple Darwin Streaming Administration Server 4.1.2 and QuickTime Streaming Server 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters.

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## References

- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2003/Feb/25/applesa20030225macosx102.txt
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11401.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6954
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104618904330226&w=2
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16891
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/qtss_parse_xml_exec.rb

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