node-dns-sync up to 0.2.0 on npm code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in node-dns-sync up to 0.2.0 on npm. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2020-11079. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in node-dns-sync up to 0.2.0 on npm. This affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

node-dns-sync (npm module dns-sync) through 0.2.0 allows execution of arbitrary commands . This issue may lead to remote code execution if a client of the library calls the vulnerable method with untrusted input. This has been fixed in 0.2.1.

The weakness was disclosed 05/28/2020 (GitHub Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-11079 since 03/30/2020. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 0.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2020-0446). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: node-dns-sync 0.2.1

Timelineinfo

03/30/2020 🔍
05/28/2020 +59 days 🔍
05/29/2020 +1 days 🔍
01/14/2026 +2056 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2020-11079 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-11079
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-155667
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/29/2020 06:19
Updated: 01/14/2026 23:39
Changes: 05/29/2020 06:19 (38), 05/30/2020 00:09 (11), 10/19/2020 14:32 (1), 10/19/2020 14:40 (1), 01/14/2026 23:39 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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