CVE-2019-10783 OS Command Injection in lsof
The lsof npm module allows command injection via user input in exported methods, enabling arbitrary code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-10783?
CVE-2019-10783 is a critical command injection vulnerability in lsof, published on 29 Jan 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
All versions including 0.0.4 of lsof npm module are vulnerable to Command Injection. Every exported method used by the package uses the exec function to parse user input.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-10783?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including lsof. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
lsof npm | All versions to 0.0.4 | None |
lsof npm | All versions to 0.0.4 | None |
Products include Isof Project Isof.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10783?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-10783 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2019-10783 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-10783 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-whq6-mj2r-mjqc.