GHSA-9wjh-jr2j-6r4x Remote Code Execution in pi_video_recording
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the /api/record/start endpoint due to insufficient input validation in the pi_video_recording 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 GHSA-9wjh-jr2j-6r4x?
GHSA-9wjh-jr2j-6r4x is a command injection vulnerability in pi_video_recording, published on 2 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
All versions of pi_video_recording are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution. Due to insufficient input validation the server executes arbitrary code through the /api/record/start endpoint. After running the server, curl -POST -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"filename": " || touch /tmp/worked;"}' http://localhost:5000/api/record/startcreates a file in the /tmp/ directory
Recommendation
No fix is currently available. Consider using an alternative module until a fix is made available.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-9wjh-jr2j-6r4x?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including pi_video_recording.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
pi_video_recording npm | All versions | None |
pi_video_recording npm | All versions | None |
How do I fix GHSA-9wjh-jr2j-6r4x?
No fix has been published for GHSA-9wjh-jr2j-6r4x 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 GHSA-9wjh-jr2j-6r4x being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-9wjh-jr2j-6r4x in the wild and no public exploit code.