CVE-2020-28433 Command Injection
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the node-latex-pdf npm package, posing a risk to applications using this library.
- 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-2020-28433?
CVE-2020-28433 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in node-latex-pdf, published on 2 Aug 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
This affects all versions of package node-latex-pdf.
Weakness: CWE-77
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-28433?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including node-latex-pdf. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
node-latex-pdf npm | All versions to 0.0.2 | None |
node-latex-pdf npm | All versions to 0.0.2 | None |
Products include Node-Latex-Pdf Project Node-Latex-Pdf.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28433?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-28433 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-2020-28433 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-28433 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-32fw-9wq8-9x9c.