CVE-2020-7619 Command injection in get-git-data

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via crafted arguments in the get-git-data 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-2020-7619?

CVE-2020-7619 is a critical command injection vulnerability in get-git-data, published on 2 Apr 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

get-git-data through 1.3.1 is vulnerable to Command Injection. It is possible to inject arbitrary commands as part of the arguments provided to get-git-data.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7619?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including get-git-data. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
get-git-data npmAll versions to 1.3.1None
get-git-data npmAll versions to 1.3.1None

Products include Get-Git-Data Project Get-Git-Data.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7619?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-7619 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-2020-7619 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-7619 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wj6h-7chw-x4h2.

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