CVE-2008-6555

Name: CVE-2008-6555
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-03-30T20:30:00.877+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.46%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6555 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. cgi-bin/webutil.pl in The Puppet Master WebUtil allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the dig command.. EPSS estimates a 4.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cgi-bin/webutil.pl in The Puppet Master WebUtil allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the dig command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.46%

90.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppetmaster	Webutil	2.3
Puppetmaster	Webutil	2.7

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6555?

cgi-bin/webutil.pl in The Puppet Master WebUtil allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the dig command.

How severe is CVE-2008-6555?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6555 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6555?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-6555?

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Source: NVD / NIST