CVE-2022-0841CWE-78

OS Command Injection in ljharb/npm-lockfile

Low · published March 3, 2022

CVSS v3.0
3.8
EPSS
3%
Percentile
84.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky command injection lurks in npm-lockfile versions 2.0.3 and 2.0.4! Just a little oversight can let attackers mess with your system using a crafted input. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the chef blindly follows the customer's order without checking for any allergies — one wrong dish could lead to chaos! Here, the npm-lockfile isn't validating inputs properly, allowing harmful commands to be executed. While this vulnerability is considered low risk, an attacker could potentially exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the system, leading to unwanted changes or data exposure. It’s not an apocalypse, but it could definitely create a headache for your development process!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the chef blindly follows the customer's order without checking for any allergies — one wrong dish could lead to chaos! Here, the npm-lockfile isn't validating inputs properly, allowing harmful commands to be executed. The OS command injection vulnerability in npm-lockfile allows for arbitrary command execution via unsanitized inputs, impacting versions 2.0.3 and 2.0.4.

What to do

While this vulnerability is considered low risk, an attacker could potentially exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the system, leading to unwanted changes or data exposure. It’s not an apocalypse, but it could definitely create a headache for your development process! To patch this vulnerability, update npm-lockfile to the latest version immediately. Additionally, review your input handling practices to ensure commands are properly validated and sanitized. Don’t forget to test your application post-update! You can tackle this! Update your dependencies and secure your app. You've got this! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
3.8 · LOW
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02513 · 84.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2022-03-03T15:50Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 MAR 15:50Z
    OS Command Injection in ljharb/npm-lockfile
    cvelistv5