CVE-2020-4059

Command Injection in mversion

Description

In mversion before 2.0.0, there is a command injection vulnerability. This issue may lead to remote code execution if a client of the library calls the vulnerable method with untrusted input. This vulnerability is patched by version 2.0.0. Previous releases are deprecated in npm. As a workaround, make sure to escape git commit messages when using the commitMessage option for the update function.

References

Link	Tags
https://github.com/mikaelbr/mversion/security/advisories/GHSA-qjg4-w4c6-f6c6	third party advisory
https://github.com/mikaelbr/mversion/commit/6c76c9efd27c7ff5a5c6f187e8b7a435c4722338	third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4059?: CVE-2020-4059 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-4059?: To fix CVE-2020-4059, 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-2020-4059 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2020-4059 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-4059?: CVE-2020-4059 affects mikaelbr mversion.

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Description

Category

CWE-77 – Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

References

Frequently Asked Questions