CVE-2009-0854 json
Untrusted search path vulnerability in dash 0.5.4, when used as a login shell, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan ho…
published 2009-03-11 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-0851
- cvss
- 6.9
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 39%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Untrusted search path vulnerability in dash 0.5.4, when used as a login shell, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse .profile file in the current working directory.
Exploit prediction
0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 39% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.9 | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command
References
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ubuntu.com
/usn/USN-732-1
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/34092
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/49216
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/34205
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-0854
- NVD CVE-2009-0854
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