VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2017-5932

CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.43%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2017-03-27
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

The path autocompletion feature in Bash 4.4 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted filename starting with a " (double quote) character and a command substitution metacharacter.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation

Primary references