CVE-2019-4001 Code injection in Druva inSync Client

High 7.8 Published 24 Mar 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

A local authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary NodeJS code due to improper input validation in the Druva inSync Client.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-4001?

CVE-2019-4001 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Druva inSync Client, published on 24 Mar 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper input validation in Druva inSync Client 6.5.0 allows a local, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary NodeJS code.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-4001?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Druva Insync.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4001?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-4001 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2019-4001 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-4001 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vww8-2r48-h78w.