CVE-2020-7794

Command Injection

Critical · published January 8, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky injection point lurks in all versions of the 'buns' package, and it's hanging out right in line 678 of `lib/index.js`! Picture a restaurant where the chef blindly follows any order without checking the ingredients — that's how this vulnerability lets attackers slip malicious code right into the system. This could lead to devastating consequences, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code and take full control of the application. Imagine a scenario where they can do anything from stealing sensitive data to wreaking havoc across systems — a hacker's playground!

Put simply

Picture a restaurant where the chef blindly follows any order without checking the ingredients — that's how this vulnerability lets attackers slip malicious code right into the system. CVE-2020-7794 is an injection vulnerability in the `install(requestedModule)` function of the 'buns' package, allowing attackers to inject malicious code through crafted requests without proper validation.

What to do

This could lead to devastating consequences, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code and take full control of the application. Imagine a scenario where they can do anything from stealing sensitive data to wreaking havoc across systems — a hacker's playground! To safeguard your application, update the 'buns' package to a patched version immediately. If you're using this package in your projects, perform a thorough audit of your dependencies and ensure all code paths validate inputs securely. Don't forget to check for any other vulnerable packages in your environment! You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll be the security hero that keeps your systems safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01602 · 75.6th percentile
Published
2021-01-08T12:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 JAN 12:25Z
    Command Injection
    cvelistv5