Vulnerability Description
cgi-bin/webutil.pl in The Puppet Master WebUtil 2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the whois command.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet Master | Webutil | 2.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/51181Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489961/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28393Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41400
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49820
- http://osvdb.org/51181Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489961/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28393Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41400
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49820
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6556?
CVE-2008-6556 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). cgi-bin/webutil.pl in The Puppet Master WebUtil 2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the whois command.
How severe is CVE-2008-6556?
CVE-2008-6556 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-6556?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Puppet Master Webutil.