CVE-2017-8799

Name: CVE-2017-8799
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-05T18:29:00.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8799 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted input execution via igetwild in all iRODS versions before 4.1.11 and 4.2.1 allows other iRODS users (potentially anonymous) to execute remote shell commands via iRODS virtual pathnames. To exploit this vulnerability, a virtual iRODS pathname that includes a semicolon would be retrieved via igetwild. EPSS estimates a 2.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted input execution via igetwild in all iRODS versions before 4.1.11 and 4.2.1 allows other iRODS users (potentially anonymous) to execute remote shell commands via iRODS virtual pathnames. To exploit this vulnerability, a virtual iRODS pathname that includes a semicolon would be retrieved via igetwild. Because igetwild is a Bash script, the part of the pathname following the semicolon would be executed in the user's shell.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.09%

79.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Irods	Irods	<= 4.1.10
Irods	Irods	4.2.0

References

https://github.com/irods/irods/issues/3452Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/irods/irods/issues/3452Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 5, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8799?

How severe is CVE-2017-8799?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8799 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8799?

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