VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2015-8971

CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability1.12%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2017-01-23
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

Terminology 0.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via escape sequences that modify the window title and then are written to the terminal, a similar issue to CVE-2003-0063.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

Primary references