CVE-2020-36380

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

published October 31, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty parameter in the crunch function could lead to arbitrary code execution! This quirk in aaptjs 1.3.1 is like giving a chef a recipe with a missing instruction — chaos can ensue! Think of it as a restaurant that serves whatever dish a customer suggests without checking the ingredients. If the chef isn't careful, they could whip up something harmful rather than delicious! An attacker could exploit this weakness to run arbitrary code on the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or even full control over affected applications. It's a recipe for disaster if left unchecked!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant that serves whatever dish a customer suggests without checking the ingredients. If the chef isn't careful, they could whip up something harmful rather than delicious! This vulnerability in the crunch function of aaptjs 1.3.1 allows attackers to manipulate the filePath parameters, executing arbitrary code on the server. The lack of input validation makes this a surprisingly easy target for attackers.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this weakness to run arbitrary code on the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or even full control over affected applications. It's a recipe for disaster if left unchecked! To mitigate this vulnerability, update to the latest version of aaptjs as soon as possible, and ensure that all filePath inputs are properly validated and sanitized. Review your code to identify areas where user input is directly used in file operations. You've got this, security champ! With these steps, you'll have things locked down in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02185 · 82.3th percentile
Published
2021-10-31T19:51Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 OCT 19:51Z
    An issue was discovered in the crunch function in shenzhim aaptjs 1.3.1, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the filePath parameters
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