Vulnerability identifier: #VU63810

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26945

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
go-getter
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: HashiCorp

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote 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
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

go-getter: 1.0.0 - 2.0.2

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External links
http://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2022-13-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-go-getter-library/39930
http://discuss.hashicorp.com

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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.