CVE-2020-36377

An issue was discovered in the dump function in shenzhim aaptjs 1.3.1, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the filePath parameters

published October 31, 2021

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A crafty file path opens the door! An exploit in aaptjs 1.3.1 lets attackers execute arbitrary code just by manipulating the filePath parameter. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it as a restaurant that blindly trusts any delivery order without checking who sent it โ€” a risky practice that can lead to unexpected ingredients in your dish! If an attacker gets in, they could execute any code they desire, potentially hijacking your application or corrupting data. This could lead to catastrophic failures or data breaches if sensitive operations get compromised!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant that blindly trusts any delivery order without checking who sent it โ€” a risky practice that can lead to unexpected ingredients in your dish! This vulnerability in shenzhim aaptjs allows arbitrary code execution triggered by a manipulated filePath parameter, effectively letting attackers run rogue scripts on the server.

What to do

If an attacker gets in, they could execute any code they desire, potentially hijacking your application or corrupting data. This could lead to catastrophic failures or data breaches if sensitive operations get compromised! To protect yourself, patch to the latest version of aaptjs and validate input parameters rigorously. Make sure to sanitize any user-provided file paths to prevent malicious exploitation. You've got this! With these steps, you'll be securing your application like a pro. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01869 ยท 79.2th percentile
Published
2021-10-31T19:51Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 OCT 19:51Z
    An issue was discovered in the dump function in shenzhim aaptjs 1.3.1, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the filePath parameters
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