OS Command Injection in @diez/generation package for npm



Published: 2021-08-24
Risk Low
Patch available NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-32830
CWE-ID CWE-78
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU56058

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-32830

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the "locateFont" method. A remote authenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

@diez/generation: 10.0.0 - 10.6.0

CPE2.3 External links

http://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2021-061-diez-generation-cmd-injection/
http://www.npmjs.com/package/@diez/generation
http://github.com/diez/diez


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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