CVE-2019-8255 Command injection in Brackets

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via command injection in Adobe Brackets, requiring users to upgrade to a patched version.

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-2019-8255?

CVE-2019-8255 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Adobe Brackets, published on 19 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Brackets versions 1.14 and earlier have a command injection vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8255?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Brackets.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8255?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8255 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-2019-8255 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8255 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m98g-xmfq-4q44.

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