CVE-2018-1000885

Name: CVE-2018-1000885
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-20T21:29:00.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1000885 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PHKP version including commit 88fd9cfdf14ea4b6ac3e3967feea7bcaabb6f03b contains a Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in function pgp_exec() phkp.php:98 that can result in It is possible to manipulate gpg-keys or execute commands remotely. This attack appear to be exploitable via HKP-Api: /pks/lookup?search.. EPSS estimates a 3.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PHKP version including commit 88fd9cfdf14ea4b6ac3e3967feea7bcaabb6f03b contains a Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in function pgp_exec() phkp.php:98 that can result in It is possible to manipulate gpg-keys or execute commands remotely. This attack appear to be exploitable via HKP-Api: /pks/lookup?search.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.22%

86.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phkp Project	Phkp	All versions

References

https://tech.feedyourhead.at/content/full-disclosure-remote-command-execution-in-phkpExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://tech.feedyourhead.at/content/full-disclosure-remote-command-execution-in-phkpExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1000885?

How severe is CVE-2018-1000885?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1000885 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000885?

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Source: NVD / NIST