CVE-2023-49210 openssl npm package vulnerable to command execution
The deprecated node-openssl package allows command injection via the verb field, enabling arbitrary code execution for users still relying on this unsupported 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-2023-49210?
CVE-2023-49210 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Nov 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The openssl (aka node-openssl) NPM package through 2.0.0 was characterized as "a nonsense wrapper with no real purpose" by its author, and accepts an opts argument that contains a verb field (used for command execution). NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Weakness: CWE-77
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-49210?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including openssl. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
openssl npm | All versions to 2.0.0 | None |
openssl npm | All versions to 2.0.0 | None |
Products include Node-Openssl Project Node-Openssl.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49210?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-49210 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-2023-49210 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-49210 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-75w2-qv55-x7fv.