VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2012-5534
CVSS score7.5 HIGH
EPSS probability4.44%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2012-12-03
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Description
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."
Weakness classification
- CWE-20: Improper Input Validation