#VU61467 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in fish-shell - CVE-2022-20001
Published: March 18, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU61467
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20001
CWE-ID: CWE-74
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
fish-shell
fish-shell
Software vendor:
fish-shell
fish-shell
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a flaw in the "fish_git_prompt" function. A remote attacker can trick a victim to navigate a specially crafted GIT repository and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.