Vulnerability identifier: #VU26636

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-2020-7627

CWE-ID: CWE-77

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
node-key-sender
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Garimpeiro

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the "arrParams" argument in "execute()" 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

node-key-sender: 1.0.0 - 1.0.11

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External links
http://github.com/garimpeiro-it/node-key-sender/blob/master/key-sender.js#L117,
http://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-NODEKEYSENDER-564261

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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.