SB2016090604 - Command Injection in growl NPM package

CSH
CYBERSECURITY HELP
Sign In REGISTER

Main Vulnerability Database SB2016090604

SB2016090604 - Command Injection in growl NPM package

Published: September 6, 2016 Updated: February 13, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2016090604
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) OS command injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-16042)

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

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


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.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References