What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-5534?

CVE-2012-5534 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-5534?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-5534. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Weechat CVE-2012-5534

HIGH

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2012-12-03 secalert@redhat.com

Information Disclosure Weechat

7.5

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 03, 2012 - 21:55 cve.org

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

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."

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. 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." Affected products include: Flashtux Weechat. Version information: through 0.3.9.1.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.