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OS Command Injection in im-metadata

High severity GitHub Reviewed Published Apr 13, 2021 to the GitHub Advisory Database • Updated Feb 1, 2023

Package

npm im-metadata (npm)

Affected versions

<= 3.0.1

Patched versions

None

Description

im-metadata through 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the "exec" argument. It is possible to inject arbitrary commands as part of the metadata options which is given to the "exec" function.

References

Published by the National Vulnerability Database Feb 4, 2020
Reviewed Mar 29, 2021
Published to the GitHub Advisory Database Apr 13, 2021
Last updated Feb 1, 2023

Severity

High

EPSS score

Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS)

This score estimates the probability of this vulnerability being exploited within the next 30 days. Data provided by FIRST.
(82nd percentile)

Weaknesses

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. Learn more on MITRE.

CVE ID

CVE-2019-10788

GHSA ID

GHSA-qfxv-qqvg-24pg

Source code

No known source code
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