CVE-2013-7465
📋 TL;DR
Ice Cold Apps Servers Ultimate 6.0.2(12) lacks authentication for TELNET, SSH, and FTP services, allowing remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code. This affects all systems running the vulnerable version of this Android server application. Attackers can achieve remote code execution without any credentials.
💻 Affected Systems
- Ice Cold Apps Servers Ultimate
📦 What is this software?
Servers Ultimate by Icecoldapps
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise with attacker gaining full control over the server, installing malware, stealing data, and using the system as a pivot point for further attacks.
Likely Case
Remote code execution leading to web shell installation, data theft, and potential ransomware deployment.
If Mitigated
No impact if authentication is properly configured or services are disabled.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is trivial - attackers can simply connect via TELNET/SSH/FTP without credentials and upload PHP scripts.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: No vendor advisory found
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider upgrading to a newer version if available or discontinuing use of this software.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Enable Authentication for Services
androidConfigure TELNET, SSH, and FTP services to require authentication before allowing connections.
Configure through application settings to enable authentication
Disable Unnecessary Services
androidTurn off TELNET, SSH, and FTP services if they are not required.
Disable services through application settings
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement network segmentation to isolate affected systems
- Deploy network-based controls to block TELNET/SSH/FTP traffic to vulnerable systems
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Attempt to connect via TELNET, SSH, or FTP without credentials. If connection succeeds, the system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check application version in app settings or about sectionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify that authentication is required for TELNET, SSH, and FTP connections.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthenticated TELNET/SSH/FTP connections
- PHP file uploads via FTP
- Unusual process execution
Network Indicators:
- TELNET/SSH/FTP traffic to Android devices
- PHP file transfers via FTP
SIEM Query:
source_port=21 OR source_port=22 OR source_port=23 AND destination_ip=[android_device_ip] AND auth_success=false