CVE-2020-36379

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

published October 31, 2021

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

⚠️ A seemingly innocent file path is all it takes for an attacker to potentially run arbitrary code in shenzhim aaptjs 1.3.1! This vulnerability is like a delivery person accepting packages addressed to the wrong recipient without checking the label—anyone could slip in something malicious. 📦💥 If exploited, an attacker could execute any code they choose, leading to a complete compromise of the application’s integrity. It’s a digital version of letting the wrong guest into your party, with potentially devastating results.

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a delivery person accepting packages addressed to the wrong recipient without checking the label—anyone could slip in something malicious. 📦💥 The issue arises in the 'remove' function, where the filePath parameters can be manipulated to execute arbitrary code, bypassing the intended security checks and restrictions.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute any code they choose, leading to a complete compromise of the application’s integrity. It’s a digital version of letting the wrong guest into your party, with potentially devastating results. To safeguard your application, update shenzhim aaptjs to the latest version, ensuring the 'remove' function is secured against unauthorized input. Regularly review and validate all file path parameters in your code. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems secure! ✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01869 · 79.2th percentile
Published
2021-10-31T19:51Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 OCT 19:51Z
    An issue was discovered in the remove function in shenzhim aaptjs 1.3.1, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the filePath parameters
    cvelistv5