CVE-2008-7158: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-7158: Numara FootPrints 7.5a through 7.5a1 and 8.0 through 8.0a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary comm...

Numara FootPrints 7.5a through 7.5a1 and 8.0 through 8.0a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) transcriptFile parameter to MRcgi/MRchat.pl or (2) LOADFILE parameter to MRcgi/MRABLoad2.pl. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE concerns old Numara FootPrints versions where crafted input could make the server run unintended operating system commands. For executives, the business risk is highest if legacy FootPrints systems remain reachable by untrusted users, because successful abuse could compromise the application host. Exposure is most likely in legacy Numara FootPrints deployments still running the listed 7.5a or 8.0 release ranges. Risk increases if MRcgi endpoints are internet-facing or reachable by broad internal user groups. The source bundle does not identify newer affected products. Treat as a high-priority legacy exposure issue, especially for public-facing helpdesk systems. The age of the product line raises support and patch availability concerns, so containment and replacement planning may be as important as patching. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire unsupported Numara FootPrints 7.5a and 8.0 deployments.; Check vendor guidance for fixed versions; sources do not name a specific patch.; Restrict external access to affected MRcgi endpoints while remediation is assessed..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 10:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 2, 2009, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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Source materials

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https://footprintssupport.numarasoftware.com/MRcgi/MRTicketPage.pl?USER=&MRP=0&PROJECTID=4&MR=89552&MAXMININC=&MAJOR_MODE=DETAILSCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
footprints-transcriptfile-command-execution(39810)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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