Security readout for executives and security teams
ShellShock lets attackers turn data passed into Bash environment variables into code execution. Business risk is highest where internet-facing services or appliances invoke Bash using request-controlled data, such as CGI web paths, SSH forced commands, or DHCP-related scripts. Likely exposure includes Unix/Linux systems, appliances, and vendor products using vulnerable Bash in request-handling paths. The bundle specifically cites Apache mod_cgi/mod_cgid, OpenSSH ForceCommand, DHCP client scripts, and similar environment-to-Bash execution boundaries. Treat as critical where legacy Unix/Linux or appliance estates remain. Patch validation should be prioritized for externally reachable services and vendor-managed systems because exposure may sit outside ordinary application code. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor Bash updates for CVE-2014-6271 and related incomplete-fix exposure.; Verify CVE-2014-7169 is also addressed where original ShellShock fixes were deployed.; Prioritize internet-facing CGI, SSH forced-command, and DHCP-scripted systems..
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 37816CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- 39918CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://securityblog.redhat.com/2014/09/24/bash-specially-crafted-environment-variables-code-injection-attack/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk102673&src=securityAlertsCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- 40619CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- 38849CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.