CVE-2018-1000885

CVE-2018-1000885 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Phkp Project Phkp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Description

PHKP version including commit 88fd9cfdf14ea4b6ac3e3967feea7bcaabb6f03b contains a Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in function pgp_exec() phkp.php:98 that can result in It is possible to manipulate gpg-keys or execute commands remotely. This attack appear to be exploitable via HKP-Api: /pks/lookup?search.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1000885?
PHKP version including commit 88fd9cfdf14ea4b6ac3e3967feea7bcaabb6f03b contains a Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in function pgp_exec() phkp.php:98 that can result in It is possible to manipulate gpg-keys or execute commands remotely. This attack appear to be exploitable via HKP-Api: /pks/lookup?search.
How severe is CVE-2018-1000885?
CVE-2018-1000885 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-1000885 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1000885?
CVE-2018-1000885 affects Phkp Project Phkp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000885?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-1000885 published?
CVE-2018-1000885 was published on 2018-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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