Command Injection Vulnerability in apiconnect-cli-plugins
Summary
CVE-2020-7633: apiconnect-cli-plugins vulnerable to OS Command Injection. Affects apiconnect-cli-plugins versions < 6.0.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
apiconnect-cli-plugins is an npm package used for managing plugins in the API Connect command-line interface. It provides functionality to install, update, and remove plugins. However, versions up to 6.0.1 are vulnerable to Command Injection, which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands by exploiting the pluginUri argument in the installPlugin function.
Vulnerability Detail
The Command Injection vulnerability in apiconnect-cli-plugins arises due to insufficient input validation. An attacker can craft a malicious pluginUri argument containing arbitrary commands, which are executed by the application. This can lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, or even complete compromise of the system. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating its critical severity.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, developers can sanitize the pluginUri argument before passing it to the installPlugin function. This involves validating and filtering out any potentially malicious characters or commands. Here is an example of how to sanitize the pluginUri argument in Node.js:
const root = require('apiconnect-cli-plugins');
const payload = '& touch Song &';
const sanitizedPayload = payload.replace(/[&|;]/g, '');
root.pluginLoader.installPlugin(sanitizedPayload, '');
By removing the & and ; characters, the injection attempt is mitigated.
Conclusion
The Command Injection vulnerability in apiconnect-cli-plugins poses a critical security risk. It allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or complete compromise. It is crucial to upgrade to a patched version of the package and follow secure coding practices to prevent such vulnerabilities. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
apiconnect-cli-plugins is an npm package used for managing plugins in the API Connect command-line interface. It provides functionality to install, update, and remove plugins.
Command Injection is a security vulnerability where an attacker can execute arbitrary commands on a system by injecting malicious input into a command execution function.
The Command Injection vulnerability in apiconnect-cli-plugins can lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, or complete compromise of the system. An attacker can execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the application, potentially gaining control over the entire system.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of apiconnect-cli-plugins. Developers should update their package.json file to use a version higher than 6.0.1 and run npm install to fetch the latest version.
Yes, as a temporary workaround, developers can sanitize the pluginUri argument before passing it to the installPlugin function. By removing potentially malicious characters or commands, the injection attempt can be mitigated.
