CVE-2018-17228 json
nmap4j 1.1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an includeHosts call.
published 2018-09-19 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2018-8990
- cvss
- 9.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.6%
- EPSS 1.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 76%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
nmap4j 1.1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an includeHosts call.
Patch / fix
- github.com/narkisr/nmap4j/issues/9 advisory
Exploit prediction
1.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 76% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- github.com https://github.com/narkisr/nmap4j/issues/9 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command
References
-
github.com
/narkisr/nmap4j/issues/9
exploit, issue-tracking, patch, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-17228
- NVD CVE-2018-17228
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