CVE-2019-1000018: Command Injection

Published Jan 18, 2019
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Updated

Last updated 25 August 2025

Other sources

rssh version 2.3.4 contains a CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in allowscp permission that can result in Local command execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via An authorized SSH user with the allowscp permission.

Launchpad

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
debian/rssh<=2.3.4-8, <=2.3.4-5, <=2.3.4-4
2.3.4-92.3.4-5+deb9u1
debian/rssh
Pizzashack Rssh=2.3.4
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=29
Fedoraproject Fedora=30
Fedoraproject Fedora=31
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.10

Event History

Feb 4, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Feb 23, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·03:55 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1000018?

CVE-2019-1000018 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for local command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-1000018?

To mitigate CVE-2019-1000018, upgrade rssh to version 2.3.4-9 or higher.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2019-1000018?

CVE-2019-1000018 affects users of rssh version 2.3.4 running on Debian and other Linux distributions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1000018?

CVE-2019-1000018 is classified as a Command Injection vulnerability due to improper neutralization of special elements.

5

Can CVE-2019-1000018 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2019-1000018 requires an authorized SSH user to exploit the vulnerability, so remote exploitation is not possible.

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