Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-2478
scripts/wwwacct in cPanel 11.18.6 STABLE and earlier and 11.23.1 CURRENT and earlier allows remote authenticated users with reseller privileges to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the Email address field (aka Email text box). NOTE: the vendor disputes this, stating "I'm unable to reproduce such an issue on multiple servers running different versions of cPanel.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-2478
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 3.79%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 91 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-2478
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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8.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C |
6.8
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-2478
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The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-2478
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020042
www.securitytracker.com
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29277
Exploit
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492223/100/0/threaded
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492259/100/0/threaded
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42529
cPanel wwwact privilege escalation undefined Vulnerability Report
Products affected by CVE-2008-2478
- cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:*:current:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:*:stable:*:*:*:*:*:*