# CVE-2007-2355: The get\_url function in DODS\_Dispatch.pm for the CGI\_server in OPeNDAP 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell met

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-04-30 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The get_url function in DODS_Dispatch.pm for the CGI_server in OPeNDAP 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a URL.

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/25060
- http://www.opendap.org/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33997
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1591
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23719
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017983
- http://www.opendap.org/server3-patch-04.27.2007.txt
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/857153

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