CVE-2007-5837 describes a remote command execution vulnerability in yarssr version 0.2.2, specifically within its GUI.pm component. When Gnome's default URL handling is disabled, attackers can inject arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters embedded in a feed's link element. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity with network access, medium attack complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While not listed on the CISA KEV catalog or experiencing active exploitation, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:yarssr:yarssr:0.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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