CVE-2019-10801: OS Command Injection in enpeem
Summary
CVE-2019-10801: OS Command Injection in enpeem. Affects enpeem versions < 2.2.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
enpeem is an npm package that provides functionality for executing commands. It is vulnerable to OS command injection, which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. This vulnerability exists due to the lack of sanitization of the 'options.dir' argument provided to the 'exec' function.
Vulnerability Detail
The OS command injection vulnerability in enpeem can be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system. By manipulating the 'options.dir' argument, an attacker can inject malicious commands that will be executed by the 'exec' function. This can lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, or even complete compromise of the affected system.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
A possible workaround for this vulnerability is to manually sanitize the 'options.dir' argument before passing it to the 'exec' function. This can be done by removing any potentially dangerous characters or commands from the input. Here is an example of how to sanitize the argument using regular expressions in JavaScript:
const sanitizedDir = options.dir.replace(/[&|;`$()\<>]/g, '');
Conclusion
In conclusion, enpeem is vulnerable to OS command injection, which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is important to sanitize user input and use parameterized queries or prepared statements when executing commands. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
enpeem is an npm package that provides functionality for executing commands.
OS command injection is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on a system by manipulating input that is passed to a command execution function.
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, or complete compromise of the affected system.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to sanitize the 'options.dir' argument before passing it to the 'exec' function. Additionally, using parameterized queries or prepared statements can help prevent command injection attacks.
A possible workaround is to manually sanitize the 'options.dir' argument before passing it to the 'exec' function. This can be done by removing any potentially dangerous characters or commands from the input.
