CVE-2022-0841 OS Command Injection in ljharb/npm-lockfile
Attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands via the npm-lockfile library, requiring developers to upgrade to a patched version.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-0841?
CVE-2022-0841 is a low-severity command injection vulnerability in ljharb/npm-lockfile, published on 3 Mar 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
OS Command Injection in GitHub repository ljharb/npm-lockfile in v2.0.3 and v2.0.4.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-0841?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including npm-lockfile. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
npm-lockfile npm | From 2.0.3 | 2.0.5 |
npm-lockfile npm | From 2.0.3 | 2.0.5 |
Products include Npm-Lockfile Project Npm-Lockfile.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0841?
Upgrade npm-lockfile to 2.0.5 or later.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2022-0841 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-0841 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cr6m-62pq-hmqh.