CRITICAL
CVE-2008-5718
CWE-78Published: December 26, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
9.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The papd daemon in Netatalk before 2.0.4-beta2, when using certain variables in a pipe command for the print file, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a print request, as demonstrated using a crafted Title.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-5718 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
netatalk1 product(s)
netatalk
Source: NVD CPE · 26 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (22)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/33227Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/33548Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34484Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/33227Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/33548Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-5718
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-78
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 26, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-78)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-5718 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.