CVE-2017-16020

Description

Summit is a node web framework. When using the PouchDB driver in the module, Summit 0.1.0 and later allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands via the collection name.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.83% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory nodesecurity.io
Affected: HackerOne summit node module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/notduncansmith/summit/issues/23 third party advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/315 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16020?
CVE-2017-16020 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16020?
To fix CVE-2017-16020, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-16020 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-16020 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-16020?
CVE-2017-16020 affects HackerOne summit node module.
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