CVE-2018-1000885 Command injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands remotely via the HKP API search parameter in the PHKP library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-1000885?
CVE-2018-1000885 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Dec 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PHKP version including commit 88fd9cfdf14ea4b6ac3e3967feea7bcaabb6f03b contains a Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in function pgp_exec() phkp.php:98 that can result in It is possible to manipulate gpg-keys or execute commands remotely. This attack appear to be exploitable via HKP-Api: /pks/lookup?search.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000885?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phkp Project Phkp.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000885?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1000885 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2018-1000885 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1000885 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ch67-4785-wgf3.