Vulnerability identifier: #VU25737

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10800

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
codecov-python
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Codecov

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of "gcov" arguments before being provided to the "popen" method. A remote authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

codecov-python: 0.2.1 - 2.0.15

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External links
http://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PYTHON-CODECOV-552149
http://github.com/codecov/codecov-python/commit/2a80aa434f74feb31242b6f213b75ce63ae97902

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user 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.