node-extend up to 0.2.0 lib/extend.js eval A input validation

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A vulnerability was found in node-extend up to 0.2.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function eval of the file lib/extend.js. This manipulation of the argument A as part of Argument causes input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-7673. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

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A vulnerability has been found in node-extend up to 0.2.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function eval of the file lib/extend.js. The manipulation of the argument A as part of a Argument leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

node-extend through 0.2.0 is vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution. User input provided to the argument `A` of `extend` function`(A,B,as,isAargs)` located within `lib/extend.js` is executed by the `eval` function, resulting in code execution.

The weakness was released 06/10/2020. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-7673 since 01/21/2020. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• node-extend

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• 0.1
• 0.2.0

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