What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-1000018?

CVE-2019-1000018 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-1000018?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-1000018. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.9%.

Rssh CVE-2019-1000018

HIGH

Command Injection (CWE-77)

2019-02-04 cve@mitre.org

Command Injection Rssh Debian Linux Fedora Ubuntu Linux

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 04, 2019 - 21:29 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

rssh version 2.3.4 contains a CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in allowscp permission that can result in Local command execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via An authorized SSH user with the allowscp permission.

AnalysisAI

rssh version 2.3.4 contains a CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in allowscp permission that can result in Local command. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Command Injection (CWE-77), which allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands into system command execution. rssh version 2.3.4 contains a CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in allowscp permission that can result in Local command execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via An authorized SSH user with the allowscp permission. Affected products include: Pizzashack Rssh, Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora, Canonical Ubuntu Linux. Version information: version 2.3.4.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized APIs, avoid shell execution, validate input with strict allowlists.