Remote code execution in nbgitpuller



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-39160
CWE-ID CWE-94
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 nbgitpuller
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor jupyterhub

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU56232

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39160

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

nbgitpuller: 0.9.0 - 0.10.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/jupyterhub/nbgitpuller/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md#0102---2021-08-25
https://github.com/jupyterhub/nbgitpuller/security/advisories/GHSA-mq5p-2mcr-m52j
https://github.com/jupyterhub/nbgitpuller/commit/07690644f29a566011dd0d7ba14cae3eb0490481


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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