Improper input validation in Project-Observer Observer
CVE-2008-4318
Observer 0.3.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the query parameter to (1) whois.php or (2) netcmd.php.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v2 metric
CVSS v2 base score 10.0 (High). Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. This CVE predates CVSS v3 and has no v3 score from NVD.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.141 (96.5th percentile), scored .
Moderate probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — watch for active exploitation reports. 96th percentile — 96.5% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.141 · newest: 0.141 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Project-Observer Observer — versions 0.1.0, 0.1.1, 0.1.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6559 (exploit)
- securityreason.com/securityalert/4322 (third-party-advisory)
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45398 (vdb-entry)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-4318?
- CVE-2008-4318 is a vulnerability in Project-Observer Observer, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2008-09-29.
- Is CVE-2008-4318 known to be exploited?
- 12 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.