CVE-2010-4367Awstats Code Injection
awstats.cgi in AWStats before 7.0 accepts a configdir parameter in the URL, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted configuration file located on a (1) WebDAV server or (2) NFS server.
Published Dec 2, 2010 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2010-4367
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2010-4367 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Awstats.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Awstats 6.9.5~dfsg-5, Awstats 6.95.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
27%
Higher than 98.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
35/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
awstats.cgi in AWStats before 7.0 accepts a configdir parameter in the URL, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted configuration file located on a (1) WebDAV server or (2) NFS server.
Affected Products
45 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AwstatsAwstats | 1.0, 2.1., 2.2.3, 2.2.4, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 4.0 | 6.95 |
Patched Releases
Awstats
6.9.5~dfsg-5, 6.95
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 2, 2010
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
awstats.cgi in AWStats before 7.0 accepts a configdir parameter in the URL, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted configuration file located on a (1) WebDAV server or (2) NFS server.
Affected: Awstats versions 1.0, 2.1., 2.2.3, 2.2.4, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 4.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Awstats 6.9.5~dfsg-5, Awstats 6.95.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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