CVE-2024-46489 Remote command execution in promptr
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a crafted URL in the promptr library, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-46489?
CVE-2024-46489 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Sep 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability in promptr v6.0.7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted URL.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-46489?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including @ifnotnowwhen/promptr. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
@ifnotnowwhen/promptr npm | All versions to 6.0.7 | None |
@ifnotnowwhen/promptr npm | All versions to 6.0.7 | None |
Products include Ferrislucas Promptr.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46489?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-46489 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-2024-46489 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-46489 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hwxp-6qf7-q3rc.