CVE-2015-5699

7.8 HIGH

Published: October 22, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

The Switch Configuration Tools Backend (clcmd_server) in Cumulus Linux 2.5.3 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a cl-rctl command label.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Aug/23

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List Third Party Advisory

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Aug/23

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mailing List Third Party Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.4%

32th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

Affected Vendors

cumulusnetworks

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