CVE-2020-7640

pixl-class prior to 1.0.3 allows execution of arbitrary commands

published April 27, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty command execution vulnerability is hiding in pixl-class before version 1.0.3! Users can control the members argument in the create function, and it’s not sanitized. Yikes! Think of it like a restaurant where customers can directly modify the chef's recipe—if the kitchen doesn't check the orders, they might end up serving a dish no one wanted! This means an attacker could potentially execute any arbitrary command on the server, leading to unauthorized access or even complete control of the system. Imagine the chaos if someone orders a surprise dish of data theft alongside their meal!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where customers can directly modify the chef's recipe—if the kitchen doesn't check the orders, they might end up serving a dish no one wanted! The vulnerability stems from the create function in pixl-class, where the members argument is exposed to user input without proper sanitization, making it possible for attackers to inject and run commands.

What to do

This means an attacker could potentially execute any arbitrary command on the server, leading to unauthorized access or even complete control of the system. Imagine the chaos if someone orders a surprise dish of data theft alongside their meal! To protect your systems, update pixl-class to version 1.0.3 or later immediately. Additionally, review your user input handling to ensure all parameters are properly validated and sanitized. Don't leave any room for sneaky substitutions! You've got this! By patching and hardening your input handling, you'll transform into a security hero in no time! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02137 · 81.9th percentile
Published
2020-04-27T21:34Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 APR 21:34Z
    pixl-class prior to 1.0.3 allows execution of arbitrary commands
    cvelistv5