# CVE-2012-2085: The exec\_command function in common/helpers.py in Gajim before 0.15 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-08-28 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The exec_command function in common/helpers.py in Gajim before 0.15 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an href attribute.

## What to do

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/48794
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48708
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/08/1
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201208-04.xml
- https://trac.gajim.org/ticket/7031
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/08/2
- https://trac.gajim.org/changeset/bc296e96ac10
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52943

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