GHSA-qcff-ffx3-m25c Command Injection in meta-git
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via unsanitized branch names in the clone command of the meta-git npm package.
- 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-qcff-ffx3-m25c?
GHSA-qcff-ffx3-m25c is a command injection vulnerability in meta-git, published on 4 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
All versions of meta-git are vulnerable to Command Injection. The package fails to sanitize input and passes it directly to an exec call, which may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the system. The clone command is vulnerable through the branch name.
Recommendation
No fix is currently available. Consider using an alternative package until a fix is made available.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-qcff-ffx3-m25c?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including meta-git.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
meta-git npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
meta-git npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
How do I fix GHSA-qcff-ffx3-m25c?
No fix has been published for GHSA-qcff-ffx3-m25c 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-qcff-ffx3-m25c being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-qcff-ffx3-m25c in the wild and no public exploit code.