CVE-2019-10788 OS Command Injection in im-metadata
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the exec argument in the im-metadata library, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.
- 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-2019-10788?
CVE-2019-10788 is a critical command injection vulnerability in im-metadata, published on 4 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
im-metadata through 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the "exec" argument. It is possible to inject arbitrary commands as part of the metadata options which is given to the "exec" function.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-10788?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including im-metadata. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
im-metadata npm | All versions to 3.0.1 | None |
im-metadata npm | All versions to 3.0.1 | None |
Products include Dnt Im-Metadata.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10788?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-10788 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-2019-10788 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-10788 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qfxv-qqvg-24pg.