Newsbeuter is a lightweight, command-line RSS feed reader with a narrowly scoped product footprint that exposes the application to input-handling risks typical of feed-processing software. The durable signal reflects recurring weakness classes in improper input validation, SQL injection patterns, and OS command injection, which arise from the software's parsing of untrusted feed content and shell interaction. Current severity, exploitation status, and exposure counts are shown alongside this summary.
The number and severity of CVEs published that impact products developed by Newsbeuter over time
Signals from CVEs in this vendor scope (3 CVEs).
3 CVEs · Highest risk first
| CVE | Published | CVSS | Risk | KEV | Exploit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CVE-2017-12904HIGH Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command in bookmarking function of Newsbeuter versions 0.7 through 2.9 allows remote attackers to perform user-assisted co | Aug 23, 2017 | 8.8 | 29 | NO | NO |
CVE-2017-14500HIGH Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command in the podcast playback function of Podbeuter in Newsbeuter 0.3 through 2.9 allows remote attackers to perform use | Sep 17, 2017 | 8.8 | 28 | NO | NO |
CVE-2008-3907MEDIUM The open-in-browser command in newsbeuter before 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a feed URL. | Sep 4, 2008 | 6.8 | 22 | NO | NO |
Signals from CVEs in this vendor scope (3 CVEs).
An overview of all social media posts that mention a CVE ID that affects a product developed by Newsbeuter.
Media articles that mention a CVE ID that affects a product developed by Newsbeuter — matched by CVE ID, not by vendor name.