CVE-2019-15598 Treekill Enables OS Command Injection
Attackers can execute arbitrary code on Windows systems by controlling input to the treekill Node.js library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2019-15598?
CVE-2019-15598 is a critical command injection vulnerability in treekill, published on 18 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A Code Injection exists in treekill on Windows which allows a remote code execution when an attacker is able to control the input into the command.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-15598?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including tree-kill. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
tree-kill npm | All versions | 1.2.2 |
tree-kill npm | All versions | 1.2.2 |
Products include Tree-Kill Project Tree-Kill.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15598?
Upgrade tree-kill to 1.2.2 or later.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2019-15598 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-15598 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in treekill
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j7fq-p9q7-5wfv.