CVE-2020-7778

Public Exploit
Prototype Pollution

Description

This affects the package systeminformation before 4.30.2. The attacker can overwrite the properties and functions of an object, which can lead to executing OS commands.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.10% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory snyk.io
Affected: n/a systeminformation
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/sebhildebrandt/systeminformation/blob/master/lib/internet.js third party advisory exploit
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-SYSTEMINFORMATION-1043753 third party advisory
https://gist.github.com/EffectRenan/b434438938eed0b21b376cedf5c81e80 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/sebhildebrandt/systeminformation/commit/73dce8d717ca9c3b7b0d0688254b8213b957f0fa%23diff-970ae648187190f86bafc8f193b7538200eba164fad0674428b6487582c089cc third party advisory patch
https://github.com/sebhildebrandt/systeminformation/commit/11103a447ab9550c25f1fbec7e6d903720b3fea8%23diff-970ae648187190f86bafc8f193b7538200eba164fad0674428b6487582c089cc third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7778?
CVE-2020-7778 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-7778?
To fix CVE-2020-7778, 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-2020-7778 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-7778 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2020-7778?
CVE-2020-7778 affects n/a systeminformation.
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