CVE-2020-36379 Vulnerability in remove function leads to arbitrary code execution via filePath parameters

Critical 9.8 Published 31 Oct 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via the filePath parameter in the remove function of the aaptjs Node.js 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-2020-36379?

CVE-2020-36379 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Oct 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in the remove function in shenzhim aaptjs 1.3.1, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the filePath parameters.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36379?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including aaptjs. It affects 1 product.

Package	Affected	Fixed in
`aaptjs` npm	All versions to `1.3.1`	None
`aaptjs` npm	All versions to `1.3.1`	None

Products include Aaptjs Project Aaptjs.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36379?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36379 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-2020-36379 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-36379 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9cq3-fj2h-ggj5.