CVE-2020-7629 OS Command Injection in install-package
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the options argument in the install-package npm library, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.
- 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-2020-7629?
CVE-2020-7629 is a critical command injection vulnerability in install-package, published on 2 Apr 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
install-package through 0.4.0 is vulnerable to Command Injection. It allows execution of arbitrary commands via the options argument.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7629?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including install-package. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
install-package npm | All versions to 0.4.0 | None |
install-package npm | All versions to 0.4.0 | None |
Products include Install-Package Project Install-Package.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7629?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-7629 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-2020-7629 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-7629 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in install-package
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6m4r-m3gc-h4r5, SNYK-JS-INSTALLPACKAGE-564267.