# CVE-2017-12904: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command in bookmarking function of Newsbeuter versions 0.7 through 2.9 allows remo

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-08-23 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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 code execution by crafting an RSS item that includes shell code in its title and/or URL.

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## References

- https://github.com/akrennmair/newsbeuter/issues/591
- https://github.com/akrennmair/newsbeuter/commit/96e9506ae9e252c548665152d1b8968297128307
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/newsbeuter/iFqSE7Vz-DE
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3947
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4585-1/

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