CVE-2022-21191 global-modules-path Command Injection vulnerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the getPath function in the global-modules-path npm library due to missing input sanitization.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-21191?
CVE-2022-21191 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in global-modules-path, published on 13 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Versions of the package global-modules-path before 3.0.0 are vulnerable to Command Injection due to missing input sanitization or other checks and sandboxes being employed to the getPath function.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-21191?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including global-modules-path. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
global-modules-path npm | All versions | 3.0.0 |
global-modules-path npm | All versions | 3.0.0 |
Products include Global-Modules-Path Project Global-Modules-Path.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21191?
Upgrade global-modules-path to 3.0.0 or later.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2022-21191 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-21191 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vvj3-85vf-fgmw.