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Vulnerability Intelligence Report

CVE-2012-5534

The hook_process function in the plugin API for WeeChat 0.3.0 through 0.3.9.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a command from a plugin, related to "shell expansion."

No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Probability:4.44%
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Affected Products & Versions

Vendor Product Affected Versions
flashtux weechat 0.3.0, 0.3.1, 0.3.1.1, 0.3.2, 0.3.3, 0.3.4, 0.3.6, 0.3.7, 0.3.8, 0.3.9, 0.3.9.1

References & Technical Advisories

No reference links found.

Threat Intelligence Signals

EPSS Score
4.442%

Identity & Timeline

StatusPUBLISHED
Assigning AuthorityRed Hat, Inc. · Vendor · USA
Reserved2012-10-24T00:00:00
Published2012-12-03T21:00:00
Patch Date2012-11-18
Last Updated2024-08-06T21:05:47

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