CVE-2020-7632 OS Command Injection in node-mpv
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the options argument in the node-mpv 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-2020-7632?
CVE-2020-7632 is a critical command injection vulnerability in node-mpv, published on 6 Apr 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
node-mpv through 1.4.3 is vulnerable to Command Injection. It allows execution of arbitrary commands via the options argument.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7632?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including node-mpv. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
node-mpv npm | All versions to 1.4.3 | None |
node-mpv npm | All versions to 1.4.3 | None |
Products include Node-Mpv Project Node-Mpv.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7632?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-7632 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-2020-7632 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-7632 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cqr2-xhg6-p268.