CVE-2015-4130: Command Injection in ungit
Summary
CVE-2015-4130: Command Injection in ungit. Affects ungit versions < 0.9.0. Fixed in 0.9.0. How to fix ↓
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Background
ungit is an open-source Git client that provides a web-based interface for managing Git repositories. It allows users to visualize and interact with their Git repositories through a browser. The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-4130 affects versions of ungit prior to 0.9.0. This vulnerability is related to a command injection issue in the 'url' parameter.
Vulnerability Detail
The command injection vulnerability in ungit allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands by manipulating the 'url' parameter. This can lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, or remote code execution on the affected system. The vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation and sanitization of user-supplied data. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious URL and tricking a user into clicking on it. Upon clicking, the injected command will be executed with the privileges of the ungit process.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
0.9.0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to update to the latest version of ungit to address the issue.
Conclusion
The command injection vulnerability in ungit can have severe consequences, including unauthorized access and remote code execution. It is crucial to update to the latest version of ungit (0.9.0 or later) to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
ungit is a web-based Git client that provides a user-friendly interface for managing Git repositories.
A command injection vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on a target system by manipulating user-supplied data.
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious URL and tricking a user into clicking on it. The injected command will then be executed with the privileges of the ungit process.
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, or remote code execution on the affected system.
Yes, updating ungit to version 0.9.0 or later will address this vulnerability.
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