CVE-2020-8129 Code Injection in script-manager

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via an unintended require vulnerability in the script-manager npm package.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2020-8129?

CVE-2020-8129 is a critical code injection vulnerability in script-manager, published on 14 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An unintended require vulnerability in script-manager npm package version 0.8.6 and earlier may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-8129?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
script-manager npmAll versions0.9.0
script-manager npmAll versions0.9.0

Products include Script-Manager Project Script-Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8129?

Upgrade script-manager to 0.9.0 or later.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2020-8129 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-8129 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rhwf-hqpr-q8g2.

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