Vulnerability identifier: #VU26633

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7614

CWE-ID: CWE-77

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
npm-programmatic
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Manak

Description

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

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

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

npm-programmatic: 0.0.1 - 0.0.12

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External links
http://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-NPMPROGRAMMATIC-564115
http://github.com/Manak/npm-programmatic/blob/master/index.js#L18

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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.