CVE-2020-13802 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 2 Sep 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands via malicious dependency URLs in Rebar3, requiring developers to upgrade the tool.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2020-13802?

CVE-2020-13802 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Rebar3 versions 3.0.0-beta.3 to 3.13.2 are vulnerable to OS command injection via URL parameter of dependency specification.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-13802?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Erlang Rebar3.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13802?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2020-13802 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-13802 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fj2j-8cg9-vrj8, MGASA-2020-0470, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-13802.