CVE-2020-7621 OS Command Injection in strong-nginx-controller
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the _nginxCmd() function in the strong-nginx-controller 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-2020-7621?
CVE-2020-7621 is a critical command injection vulnerability in strong-nginx-controller, published on 2 Apr 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
strong-nginx-controller through 1.0.2 is vulnerable to Command Injection. It allows execution of arbitrary command as part of the '_nginxCmd()' function.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7621?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including strong-nginx-controller. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
strong-nginx-controller npm | All versions to 1.0.2 | None |
strong-nginx-controller npm | All versions to 1.0.2 | None |
Products include Ibm Strongloop Nginx Controller.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7621?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-7621 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-2020-7621 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-7621 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4v9w-pvwr-38h3, SNYK-JS-STRONGNGINXCONTROLLER-564248.