CVE-2020-7625: Command Injection in op-browser
Summary
CVE-2020-7625: Injection in op-browser. Affects op-browser versions < 1.0.9. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
op-browser is an npm package that provides a browser-like environment for executing commands. It allows users to interact with the command line through a web interface. However, op-browser versions up to 1.0.9 are vulnerable to Command Injection. This vulnerability enables an attacker to execute arbitrary commands by exploiting the url function.
Vulnerability Detail
The Command Injection vulnerability in op-browser allows an attacker to inject malicious commands into the url function. This can lead to the execution of arbitrary commands on the host system, potentially resulting in unauthorized access, data leakage, or system compromise. The severity of this vulnerability is rated as CRITICAL with a CVSS score of 9.8. The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID associated with this vulnerability is CWE-78.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
Currently, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to update to a patched version of op-browser as soon as possible.
Conclusion
The Command Injection vulnerability in op-browser can have severe consequences, including unauthorized access, data leakage, or system compromise. It is crucial to update to a patched version of op-browser as soon as possible to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
op-browser is an npm package that provides a browser-like environment for executing commands.
Command Injection is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on a host system by injecting malicious commands into a vulnerable application.
The impact of this vulnerability can be severe, as it allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the host system. This can lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, or complete system compromise.
Yes, a fix is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update op-browser to a version that is not affected by the Command Injection issue.
To update op-browser, run the following command: npm update op-browser
