CVE-2022-29080

Public Exploit

Description

The npm-dependency-versions package through 0.3.0 for Node.js allows command injection if an attacker is able to call dependencyVersions with a JSON object in which pkgs is a key, and there are shell metacharacters in a value.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.43% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory npmjs.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/barneycarroll/npm-dependency-versions/issues/6 third party advisory issue tracking exploit
https://www.npmjs.com/package/npm-dependency-versions product third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29080?
CVE-2022-29080 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-29080?
To fix CVE-2022-29080, 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-2022-29080 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-29080 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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