Unauthenticated Command Execution in WAN Emulator by SourceForge
CVE-2012-10041

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Wan Emulator

Status
Wan Emulator
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2012-10041?

WAN Emulator version 2.3 has critical security flaws that allow unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on the server. The vulnerability arises from the 'result.php' script that improperly handles user input from the 'pc' POST parameter, using shell_exec() in a manner that lacks adequate sanitization. Additionally, a SUID-root binary named 'dosu' is also susceptible to command injection, where an attacker can manipulate its first argument. Exploiting these two vulnerabilities in tandem can enable an attacker to gain full control over the system, executing commands with elevated privileges, including root access.

Affected Version(s)

WAN Emulator 2.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2012-10041 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2012-10041 - Proof of Concept

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-frame...
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21190
exploit
https://sourceforge.net/projects/wanem/
product

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

bcoles
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CVE-2012-10041 : Unauthenticated Command Execution in WAN Emulator by SourceForge