CVE-2024-29650

An issue in @thi.ng/paths v.5.1.62 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the mutIn and mutInManyUnsafe components

Critical · published March 25, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An attacker could exploit a single vulnerable component to execute arbitrary code remotely in @thi.ng/paths versions 5.1.62 and earlier! Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can waltz into the kitchen and whip up their own orders—without the chefs even knowing! That’s how easy it is for an attacker to inject harmful code through the mutIn and mutInManyUnsafe functionalities. This is absolutely devastating! An attacker could take full control of your system, altering or deleting vital data, and potentially wreaking havoc throughout your network. The implications could lead to severe data breaches or even total operational shutdown.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can waltz into the kitchen and whip up their own orders—without the chefs even knowing! That’s how easy it is for an attacker to inject harmful code through the mutIn and mutInManyUnsafe functionalities. The vulnerability in @thi.ng/paths allows remote code execution through unsafe manipulation methods, letting attackers run any code they choose simply by exploiting the mutIn and mutInManyUnsafe components.

What to do

This is absolutely devastating! An attacker could take full control of your system, altering or deleting vital data, and potentially wreaking havoc throughout your network. The implications could lead to severe data breaches or even total operational shutdown. Patch immediately to version 5.1.63 or later to close this critical gap. Additionally, review and limit any access permissions related to these components to minimize risk. Always validate input to ensure that unexpected code cannot be executed. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll restore your security in no time! 🛡️

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
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01404 · 72.3th percentile
Published
2024-03-25T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 MAR 00:00Z
    An issue in @thi.ng/paths v.5.1.62 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the mutIn and mutInManyUnsafe components
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