CVE-2023-42810

systeminformation SSID Command Injection Vulnerability

Description

systeminformation is a System Information Library for Node.JS. Versions 5.0.0 through 5.21.6 have a SSID Command Injection Vulnerability. The problem was fixed with a parameter check in version 5.21.7. As a workaround, check or sanitize parameter strings that are passed to `wifiConnections()`, `wifiNetworks()` (string only).

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 2.06% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory github.com Vendor Advisory systeminformation.io
Affected: sebhildebrandt systeminformation
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/sebhildebrandt/systeminformation/security/advisories/GHSA-gx6r-qc2v-3p3v vendor advisory
https://github.com/sebhildebrandt/systeminformation/commit/7972565812ccb2a610a22911c54c3446f4171392 patch
https://systeminformation.io/security.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42810?
CVE-2023-42810 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-42810?
To fix CVE-2023-42810, 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-2023-42810 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-42810 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-2023-42810?
CVE-2023-42810 affects sebhildebrandt systeminformation.
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