CVE-2018-9246: The PGObject::Util::DBAdmin module before 0.120.0 for Perl, as used in LedgerSMB through 1.5.x, insufficiently

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CVE-2018-9246 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting pgobject-util-dbadmin, ledgersmb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The PGObject::Util::DBAdmin module before 0.120.0 for Perl, as used in LedgerSMB through 1.5.x, insufficiently sanitizes or escapes variable values used as part of shell command execution, resulting in shell code injection via the create(), run_file(), backup(), or restore() function. The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to execute code with the same privileges as the running application.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-116
Published	2018-06-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ledgersmb · pgobject-util-dbadmin project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-08 01:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pgobject-util-dbadmin project pgobject-util-dbadmin UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.120.0

Fixed in: 0.120.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pgobject-util-dbadmin || rpm -q pgobject-util-dbadmin || pgobject-util-dbadmin --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.120.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pgobject-util-dbadmin

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pgobject-util-dbadmin

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

ledgersmb ledgersmb UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.5.0 and <= 1.5.21

Fixed in: newer than 1.5.21

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ledgersmb || rpm -q ledgersmb || ledgersmb --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.5.21 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ledgersmb

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ledgersmb

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ledgersmb sudo apt install ledgersmb=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold ledgersmb

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ledgersmb sudo dnf downgrade ledgersmb-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add ledgersmb

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-9246?

pgobject-util-dbadmin: upgrade to 0.120.0; ledgersmb: upgrade to newer than 1.5.21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-9246 being exploited?

CVE-2018-9246 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-9246 affect?

CVE-2018-9246 affects pgobject-util-dbadmin, ledgersmb. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The PGObject::Util::DBAdmin module before 0.120.0 for Perl, as used in LedgerSMB through 1.5.x, insufficiently sanitizes or escapes variable values used as part of shell command execution, resulting in shell code injection via the create(),

How urgent is CVE-2018-9246?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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