CVE-2019-10778 OS Command Injection in devcert-sanscache

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via command injection in the devcert-sanscache library due to unsanitized user input in the exec function.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2019-10778?

CVE-2019-10778 is a critical command injection vulnerability in devcert-sanscache, published on 8 Jan 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

devcert-sanscache before 0.4.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Command Injection via the exec function. The variable `commonName` controlled by user input is used as part of the `exec` function without any sanitization.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-10778?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including devcert-sanscache. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
devcert-sanscache npmAll versions0.4.7
devcert-sanscache npmAll versions0.4.7

Products include Devcert-Sanscache Project Devcert-Sanscache.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10778?

Upgrade devcert-sanscache to 0.4.7 or later.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2019-10778 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-10778 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4gp3-p7ph-x2jr.

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