CVE-2017-1000220

soyuka/pidusage <=1.1.4 is vulnerable to command injection in the module resulting in arbitrary command execution

published November 17, 2017

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A simple command could unleash chaos! The soyuka/pidusage version up to 1.1.4 is vulnerable to command injection, which could lead to arbitrary command execution. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant with a magical menu that lets a waiter prepare any dish just by writing it down. If someone finds a way to miswrite their order, they could end up serving a surprise dish no one asked for โ€” and nobody wants a mystery meal! An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute any command on the server, potentially leading to data breaches, system compromise, or total chaos. Imagine a rogue chef in your kitchen deciding to swap out the gourmet ingredients for something more sinister!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant with a magical menu that lets a waiter prepare any dish just by writing it down. If someone finds a way to miswrite their order, they could end up serving a surprise dish no one asked for โ€” and nobody wants a mystery meal! This command injection vulnerability allows attackers to run arbitrary commands on the system via improperly sanitized input in the pidusage module. If exploited, it effectively gives an attacker remote control over the server's command line.

What to do

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute any command on the server, potentially leading to data breaches, system compromise, or total chaos. Imagine a rogue chef in your kitchen deciding to swap out the gourmet ingredients for something more sinister! Update to soyuka/pidusage version 1.1.5 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure input is properly sanitized to prevent future command injection vulnerabilities. Regular audits of your dependencies can also enhance your security posture! You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll keep your systems safe and sound. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05056 ยท 92.3th percentile
Published
2017-11-17T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 NOV 01:00Z
    soyuka/pidusage <=1.1.4 is vulnerable to command injection in the module resulting in arbitrary command execution
    cvelistv5