Vulnerability identifier: #VU14269

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
growl
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: npm Inc.

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

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

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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.