CVE-2024-36138

Description

Bypass incomplete fix of CVE-2024-27980, that arises from improper handling of batch files with all possible extensions on Windows via child_process.spawn / child_process.spawnSync. A malicious command line argument can inject arbitrary commands and achieve code execution even if the shell option is not enabled.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
Affected: NodeJS Node
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/july-2024-security-releases
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241108-0010/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36138?
CVE-2024-36138 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-36138?
To fix CVE-2024-36138, 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-2024-36138 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-36138 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-36138?
CVE-2024-36138 affects NodeJS Node.
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