SB2020013105 - Remote code execution in npm-git-publish package for NPM

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SB2020013105 - Remote code execution in npm-git-publish package for NPM

Published: January 31, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020013105
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Command Injection (CVE-ID: N/A)

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

CVSSv4: 9.3 [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]


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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing data passed via the gitRemoteUrl variable to publish function. A remote non-authenticated attacker can inject and execute arbitrary OS commands on the system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

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