CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-8990

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In Lsyncd version 2.1.5 and earlier, the default-rsyncssh.lua script allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain access to the system and execute unauthorized commands, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Lsyncd to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and restrict access to scripts that may be exploited by remote users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

default-rsyncssh.lua in Lsyncd 2.1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS