CVE-2019-5413 Code Injection in morgan
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the format parameter in the morgan logging 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
- Available
What is CVE-2019-5413?
CVE-2019-5413 is a critical command injection vulnerability in morgan, published on 17 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An attacker can use the format parameter to inject arbitrary commands in the npm package morgan < 1.9.1.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5413?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including morgan. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
morgan npm | All versions | 1.9.1 |
morgan npm | All versions | 1.9.1 |
Products include Morgan Project Morgan.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5413?
Upgrade morgan to 1.9.1 or later.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2019-5413 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5413 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 3 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in morgan
Sources
Also known as CLSA-2026-1773620211, CLSA-2026-1784682761, GHSA-gwg9-rgvj-4h5j, ROOT-APP-NPM-CVE-2019-5413.