CVE-2007-5837
CVE-2007-5837 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Yarssr with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Yarssr
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
GUI.pm in yarssr 0.2.2, when Gnome default URL handling is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a link element in a feed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-5837?
- GUI.pm in yarssr 0.2.2, when Gnome default URL handling is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a link element in a feed.
- How severe is CVE-2007-5837?
- CVE-2007-5837 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-5837 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-5837?
- CVE-2007-5837 affects Yarssr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-5837?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-5837 published?
- CVE-2007-5837 was published on 2007-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=448721
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27454
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28671
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1477
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26273
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3679
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38191
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:yarssr:yarssr:0.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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