CVE-2018-17228 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

nmap4j 1.1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an includeHosts call.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nmap4J Project	Nmap4J	1.1.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://github.com/narkisr/nmap4j/issues/9ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
https://github.com/narkisr/nmap4j/issues/9ExploitIssue TrackingPatch

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-17228?

CVE-2018-17228 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). nmap4j 1.1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an includeHosts call.

How severe is CVE-2018-17228?

CVE-2018-17228 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-17228?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nmap4J Project Nmap4J.