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CVE-2008-2478

HIGH · CVSS 8.5 EPSS 4.21%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2008-05-28 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5. It may be remotely exploitable. Exploitation may require the attacker to be authenticated.

CVE
CVE-2008-2478
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.5
EPSS
4.21%

Original NVD Description

scripts/wwwacct in cPanel 11.18.6 STABLE and earlier and 11.23.1 CURRENT and earlier allows remote authenticated users with reseller privileges to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the Email address field (aka Email text box). NOTE: the vendor disputes this, stating "I'm unable to reproduce such an issue on multiple servers running different versions of cPanel.