CVE-2022-25644 Arbitrary Code Execution
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via improper sanitization in the getProcessByName function of this Node.js library.
- 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-2022-25644?
CVE-2022-25644 is a critical code injection vulnerability in @pendo324/get-process-by-name, published on 29 Aug 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
All versions of package @pendo324/get-process-by-name are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution due to improper sanitization of getProcessByName function.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-25644?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including @pendo324/get-process-by-name. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
@pendo324/get-process-by-name npm | All versions | None |
@pendo324/get-process-by-name npm | All versions | None |
Products include Get-Process-by-Name Project Get-Process-by-Name.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25644?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-25644 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2022-25644 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-25644 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qhxv-296x-hjv7.