6.9CVSSMEDIUM
Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in dash 0.5.4, when used as a login shell, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse .profile file in the current working directory.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAccess VectorLocal
AC:MAccess ComplexityMedium
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:CConfidentialityComplete
I:CIntegrityComplete
A:CAvailabilityComplete
Weaknesses
Affected Products
dashaka dash core
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Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Execution
References
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34092
securityfocus.com
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-732-1
ubuntu.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49216
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
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Timeline
Published
Mar 11, 2009
Last Updated
Apr 23, 2026
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