PatchTheCVECVE-2024-58266: The shlex crate before 1.2.1 for Rust allows unquoted and unescaped instances of the { and \xa0 characters, wh
CVE-2024-58266 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.2) affecting shlex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The shlex crate before 1.2.1 for Rust allows unquoted and unescaped instances of the { and \xa0 characters, which may facilitate command injection.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.2 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 44%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-116 |
| Published | 2025-07-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-58266?
shlex: upgrade to 1.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-58266 being exploited?
CVE-2024-58266 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-2024-58266 affect?
CVE-2024-58266 affects shlex. Severity is low (CVSS 3.2). The shlex crate before 1.2.1 for Rust allows unquoted and unescaped instances of the { and \xa0 characters, which may facilitate command injection.
How urgent is CVE-2024-58266?
Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.