SB2020040710 - Command Injection in install-package package for npm



SB2020040710 - Command Injection in install-package package for npm

Published: April 7, 2020 Updated: July 23, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020040710
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
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 security vulnerability.


1) Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7629)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the "options" argument. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary commands on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.