CVE-2022-25865: Command injection in workspace-tools
Summary
CVE-2022-25865: Command injection in workspace-tools. Affects workspace-tools versions < 0.18.4. Fixed in 0.18.4. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package workspace-tools is an npm package that provides various tools and utilities for managing workspaces in a project. It is commonly used to streamline development workflows and improve collaboration among developers. However, the package is vulnerable to a command injection vulnerability, which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands by manipulating the arguments passed to the git fetch subcommand.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in workspace-tools arises from the insecure handling of user input when calling the fetchRemoteBranch function. The remote and remoteBranch parameters are not properly sanitized, allowing an attacker to inject additional flags that can be used to execute arbitrary commands. This can lead to various security risks, including unauthorized access, data leakage, and remote code execution. The severity of this vulnerability is rated as CRITICAL with a CVSS score of 9.8.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
0.18.4
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
If upgrading to the latest version is not immediately feasible, a temporary workaround can be implemented by manually sanitizing the user input before calling the fetchRemoteBranch function. This can be done by validating and sanitizing the remote and remoteBranch parameters to ensure they do not contain any malicious characters or additional flags. Here is an example of how the input can be sanitized in JavaScript:
function sanitizeInput(input) {
// Implement input sanitization logic here
return sanitizedInput;
}
const sanitizedRemote = sanitizeInput(remote);
const sanitizedRemoteBranch = sanitizeInput(remoteBranch);
fetchRemoteBranch(sanitizedRemote, sanitizedRemoteBranch, cwd);
Conclusion
The command injection vulnerability in the workspace-tools package poses a significant security risk, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the system. It is crucial to upgrade to the latest version of the package (0.18.4 or later) or apply the provided workaround to mitigate the risk. For further assistance or support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Workspace-tools is an npm package that provides tools and utilities for managing workspaces in a project. It helps streamline development workflows and improve collaboration among developers.
Command injection is a security vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on a target system by injecting malicious input into a command execution context.
The vulnerability in workspace-tools allows an attacker to inject additional flags into the arguments passed to the git fetch subcommand. These additional flags can be used to execute arbitrary commands on the system.
The command injection vulnerability in workspace-tools can lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, and remote code execution. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain control over the affected system and perform malicious actions.
To mitigate the risk of exploitation, it is recommended to upgrade to version 0.18.4 or later of the workspace-tools package. This version includes a fix for the command injection vulnerability. Additionally, ensure that user input is properly validated and sanitized before being used in any command execution context.
