CVE-2017-8799

Description

Untrusted input execution via igetwild in all iRODS versions before 4.1.11 and 4.2.1 allows other iRODS users (potentially anonymous) to execute remote shell commands via iRODS virtual pathnames. To exploit this vulnerability, a virtual iRODS pathname that includes a semicolon would be retrieved via igetwild. Because igetwild is a Bash script, the part of the pathname following the semicolon would be executed in the user's shell.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.98% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/irods/irods/issues/3452 issue tracking third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8799?
CVE-2017-8799 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8799?
To fix CVE-2017-8799, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-8799 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-8799 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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