CVE-2024-21488 network Arbitrary Command Injection vulnerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands via unsanitized input in the mac_address_for function of the network 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-2024-21488?
CVE-2024-21488 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in network, published on 30 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Versions of the package network before 0.7.0 are vulnerable to Arbitrary Command Injection due to use of the child_process exec function without input sanitization. If (attacker-controlled) user input is given to the mac_address_for function of the package, it is possible for the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the operating system that this package is being run on.
Weakness: CWE-77
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-21488?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including network. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
network npm | All versions | 0.7.0 |
network npm | All versions | 0.7.0 |
Products include Forkhq Network.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21488?
Upgrade network to 0.7.0 or later.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2024-21488 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-21488 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vvh2-82c7-ppfg.