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CRITICAL

CVE-2018-17228

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

2.2 %

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

nmap4j 1.1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an includeHosts call.

Technical details

Published
2018-09-19

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17228?

nmap4j 1.1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an includeHosts call.

Is CVE-2018-17228 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-17228 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 2.2%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-17228?

CVE-2018-17228 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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