# CVE-2021-28940: Because of a incorrect escaped exec command in MagpieRSS in 0.72 in the /extlib/Snoopy.class.inc file, it is possible to add a extra command

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2021-04-02 · Updated: 2024-08-03

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Because of a incorrect escaped exec command in MagpieRSS in 0.72 in the /extlib/Snoopy.class.inc file, it is possible to add a extra command to the curl binary. This creates an issue on the /scripts/magpie_debug.php and /scripts/magpie_simple.php page that if you send a specific https url in the RSS URL field, you are able to execute arbitrary commands.

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## References

- https://pastebin.com/kpzHKKJu
- https://github.com/kellan/magpierss/blob/04d2a88b97fdba5813d01dc0d56c772d97360bb5/extlib/Snoopy.class.inc#L660
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49643

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