CVE-2004-1161
rssh 2.2.2 and earlier does not properly restrict programs that can be run, which could allow...
CVE-2004-1161 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Rssh, published December 10, 2004. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 7.33%, the 94th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 7.33%EPSS, 94th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
rssh 2.2.2 and earlier does not properly restrict programs that can be run, which could allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary programs via (1) rdist -P, (2) rsync, or (3) scp -S.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | RSSH 2.x - Arbitrary Command Execution | 2004-12-02 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
rssh 2.2.2 and earlier does not properly restrict programs that can be run, which could allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary programs via (1) rdist -P, (2) rsync, or (3) scp -S.
- Record
CVE-2004-1161- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
rssh 2.2.2 and earlier does not properly restrict programs that can be run, which could allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary programs via (1) rdist -P, (2) rsync, or (3) scp -S.
- Record
CVE-2004-1161- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2004-1159No score
rssh 2.2.2 and earlier does not properly restrict programs that can be run, which could allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary programs via (1) rdist -P, (2) rsync, or (3) scp -S.
- Record
EUVD-2004-1159- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-ch4w-g52g-5hhjNo score
rssh 2.2.2 and earlier does not properly restrict programs that can be run, which could allow...
rssh 2.2.2 and earlier does not properly restrict programs that can be run, which could allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary programs via (1) rdist -P, (2) rsync, or (3) scp -S.
- Record
GHSA-ch4w-g52g-5hhj- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.