Command Injection in growl NPM package



Published: 2016-09-06 | Updated: 2020-02-13
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-16042
CWE-ID CWE-78
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) OS command injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU14269

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-16042

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user supplied input. A remote unauthenticated attacker can submit specially crafted data to inject and execute arbitrary shell commands.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation

Update to version 1.10.2 or later.

Vulnerable software versions

growl: 1.0.0 - 1.10.1

External links

http://www.npmjs.com/advisories/146


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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