CVE-2020-7619

get-git-data through 1.3.1 is vulnerable to Command Injection

published April 2, 2020

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A crafty command injection vulnerability hides in get-git-data 1.3.1, allowing potential mischief with just the right arguments! ๐Ÿ’ฅ Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can sneak in their own secret ingredient to a dish without the chef noticing โ€” what you thought was a meal could turn into a mystery platter! An attacker could exploit this command injection to run arbitrary commands on the server, which could compromise sensitive data or disrupt service. It's like a rogue chef changing the menu without anyone knowing. This could lead to chaos if not handled properly!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can sneak in their own secret ingredient to a dish without the chef noticing โ€” what you thought was a meal could turn into a mystery platter! The flaw arises from insufficient validation of command-line arguments in the get-git-data tool, allowing malicious commands to be executed on the server where it's running.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this command injection to run arbitrary commands on the server, which could compromise sensitive data or disrupt service. It's like a rogue chef changing the menu without anyone knowing. This could lead to chaos if not handled properly! To secure your setup, update to version 1.3.2 or later, where this vulnerability is patched. Additionally, consider implementing input validation to further safeguard against injection attacks. Don't take chances! You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll boost your defenses and keep your data safe! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02175 ยท 82.2th percentile
Published
2020-04-02T20:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 APR 20:43Z
    get-git-data through 1.3.1 is vulnerable to Command Injection
    cvelistv5