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CVE-2016-0634

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 6.02%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2017-08-28 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5. It may be remotely exploitable. Exploitation may require the attacker to be authenticated.

CVE
CVE-2016-0634
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
6.02%

Original NVD Description

The expansion of '\h' in the prompt string in bash 4.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters placed in 'hostname' of a machine.

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