CVE-2018-25083: Command Injection Vulnerability in pullit
Summary
CVE-2018-25083: pullit vulnerable to command injection. Affects pullit versions < 1.4.0. Fixed in 1.4.0. How to fix ↓
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Background
pullit is an npm package used for managing git repositories. It allows users to perform various operations on git branches. However, versions prior to 1.4.0 are vulnerable to Command Injection. This means that the package does not properly validate user input on git branch names and directly concatenates it to an exec call, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in pullit arises from the lack of input validation on git branch names. By exploiting this, an attacker can inject malicious commands that will be executed by the system. This can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of HIGH (CVSS score not provided) and is classified under CWE-77 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command).
How To Fix
Latest published version: 2.1.0 as of 22 Oct 2026
npm install pullit@2.1.0Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
1.4.0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. However, users can mitigate the risk by ensuring that they only use trusted branch names and avoid accepting user input without proper validation and sanitization.
Conclusion
The pullit package prior to version 1.4.0 is vulnerable to Command Injection, which can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or compromise of the affected system. It is crucial to upgrade to the latest version to patch the vulnerability and ensure the security of the system. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
pullit is an npm package used for managing git repositories. It provides functionality to perform various operations on git branches.
Command Injection is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on a system by injecting malicious input into a command execution function.
The impact of this vulnerability can be severe, as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the system. This can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or complete compromise of the affected system.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to version 1.4.0 or later of the pullit package. This version includes proper input validation to prevent command injection attacks.
While there is no specific workaround mentioned, users can mitigate the risk by ensuring that they only use trusted branch names and avoid accepting user input without proper validation and sanitization.
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