SB2020012919 - Command Injection in codecov npm package
Published: January 29, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020012919
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7596)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the value provided as part of the "gcov-args" argument is executed by the "exec" function within "lib/codecov.js". A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.