CVE-2014-8630: Bugzilla before 4.0.16, 4.1.x and 4.2.x before 4.2.12, 4.3.x and 4.4.x before 4.4.7, and 5.x before 5.0rc1...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw lets a logged-in Bugzilla user with component-editing rights make the server run unintended operating-system commands. It is serious for any exposed Bugzilla instance because compromise could affect bug data, credentials, and the host environment, but the sources indicate the attacker needs a privileged Bugzilla account. Exposure is most likely in self-hosted Bugzilla deployments running the affected version ranges, especially where non-administrative users hold editcomponents privileges. The provided CPE data is incomplete, so teams should verify actual deployed Bugzilla versions and packages directly. Treat as high priority for any internet-accessible or broadly used Bugzilla instance. The privilege requirement reduces likelihood, but successful exploitation could execute commands on the server and affect sensitive vulnerability or product-tracking data. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Bugzilla to 4.0.16, 4.2.12, 4.4.7, 5.0rc1, or later supported releases.; Apply relevant distribution security updates from Fedora, Mageia, Mandriva, or Gentoo if package-managed.; Temporarily restrict editcomponents privileges to highly trusted administrators only..

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Jun 14, 2026, 05:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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