CVE-2019-10801 OS Command Injection in enpeem

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via unsanitized input in the enpeem library, requiring an upgrade to secure the application.

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-2019-10801?

CVE-2019-10801 is a critical command injection vulnerability in enpeem, published on 28 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

enpeem through 2.2.0 allows execution of arbitrary commands. The "options.dir" argument is provided to the "exec" function without any sanitization.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-10801?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including enpeem. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
enpeem npmAll versions to 2.2.0None
enpeem npmAll versions to 2.2.0None

Products include Enpeem Project Enpeem.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10801?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-10801 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-2019-10801 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-10801 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hmw2-mvvh-jf5j, SNYK-JS-ENPEEM-559007.

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