Strapi Framework up to 3.0.0-beta.17.7 Plugin execa input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Strapi Framework up to 3.0.0-beta.17.7. Affected by this vulnerability is the function execa of the component Plugin Handler. The manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-19609. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Strapi Framework up to 3.0.0-beta.17.7. This issue affects the function execa of the component Plugin Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Strapi framework before 3.0.0-beta.17.8 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in the Install and Uninstall Plugin components of the Admin panel, because it does not sanitize the plugin name, and attackers can inject arbitrary shell commands to be executed by the execa function.

The weakness was shared 12/05/2019. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-19609 since 12/05/2019. The attack may be initiated remotely. A simple authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 3.0.0-beta.17.8 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (50238) and EUVD (EUVD-2021-2436). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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Strapi

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CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Temp Score: 4.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Framework 3.0.0-beta.17.8
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

12/05/2019 🔍
12/05/2019 +0 days 🔍
12/06/2019 +1 days 🔍
12/29/2025 +2215 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 163940
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-19609 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-19609
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-146729
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 12/06/2019 07:35
Updated: 12/29/2025 17:16
Changes: 12/06/2019 07:35 (38), 12/06/2019 07:40 (17), 03/07/2024 17:43 (6), 03/07/2024 17:52 (1), 08/02/2025 18:32 (24), 12/29/2025 17:16 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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