CVE-2017-12904

Name: CVE-2017-12904
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-23T14:29:00.393+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12904 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command in bookmarking function of Newsbeuter versions 0.7 through 2.9 allows remote attackers to perform user-assisted code execution by crafting an RSS item that includes shell code in its title and/or URL.. EPSS estimates a 6.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command in bookmarking function of Newsbeuter versions 0.7 through 2.9 allows remote attackers to perform user-assisted code execution by crafting an RSS item that includes shell code in its title and/or URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.40%

92.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-943

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	0.7
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	0.8
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	0.8.1
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	0.8.2
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	0.9
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	0.9.1
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	1.0
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	1.1
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	1.2
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	1.3
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	2.0
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	2.1
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	2.2
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	2.3
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	2.4
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	2.5
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	2.6
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	2.7
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	2.8
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	2.9
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3947Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/akrennmair/newsbeuter/commit/96e9506ae9e252c548665152d1b8968297128307Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/akrennmair/newsbeuter/issues/591Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/newsbeuter/iFqSE7Vz-DE
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4585-1/
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3947Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/akrennmair/newsbeuter/commit/96e9506ae9e252c548665152d1b8968297128307Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/akrennmair/newsbeuter/issues/591Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/newsbeuter/iFqSE7Vz-DE
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4585-1/

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12904?

How severe is CVE-2017-12904?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12904 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12904?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST