CVE-2020-7605 OS Command Injection in gulp-tape

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via injected options in the gulp-tape npm library, requiring developers 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-2020-7605?

CVE-2020-7605 is a critical command injection vulnerability in gulp-tape, published on 15 Mar 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

gulp-tape through 1.0.0 allows execution of arbitrary commands. It is possible to inject arbitrary commands as part of 'gulp-tape' options.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7605?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including gulp-tape. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
gulp-tape npmAll versions to 1.0.0None
gulp-tape npmAll versions to 1.0.0None

Products include Gulp-Tape Project Gulp-Tape.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7605?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-7605 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-2020-7605 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-7605 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x67x-98x7-wv26, SNYK-JS-GULPTAPE-560124.

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