CVE-2019-15599 Command Injection in tree-kill
Attackers can execute arbitrary code on Windows systems by controlling input to the tree-kill 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
- Available
What is CVE-2019-15599?
CVE-2019-15599 is a critical code injection vulnerability in tree-kill, 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 tree-kill on Windows which allows a remote code execution when an attacker is able to control the input into the command.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-15599?
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-2019-15599?
Upgrade tree-kill to 1.2.2 or later.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2019-15599 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-15599 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in tree-kill
Sources
Also known as GHSA-884p-74jh-xrg2.