CVE-2020-8298

Public Exploit

Description

fs-path node module before 0.0.25 is vulnerable to command injection by way of user-supplied inputs via the `copy`, `copySync`, `remove`, and `removeSync` methods.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.17% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory hackerone.com
Affected: n/a fs-path
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://hackerone.com/reports/324491 issue tracking patch exploit third party advisory
https://github.com/pillys/fs-path/pull/6 exploit third party advisory patch
https://github.com/pillys/fs-path/commit/88ff5ee51046bb2c5d5e9c5afe6819b032092ce7 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8298?
CVE-2020-8298 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8298?
To fix CVE-2020-8298, 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-2020-8298 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-8298 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-8298?
CVE-2020-8298 affects n/a fs-path.
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