Vulnerability identifier: #VU25349

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10791

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
promise-probe
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: dottgonzo

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the "ffprobe"(file) and "createMuteOgg"(outputFile, options) functions. 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.

PoC:

var root = require("promise-probe");

root.ffprobe("& touch JHU");

root.createMuteOgg("123",{seconds:"& touch JHU &"});

root.createMuteOgg("& touch JHU",{});

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

promise-probe: 0.1.0 - 0.1.9

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External links
http://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-PROMISEPROBE-546816
http://github.com/dottgonzo/node-promise-probe/commit/0d9affb67fc1ad985903536d35372cf55efe5a45

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.