node-windows up to 1.0.0-beta.5 on node.js Parameter lib/cmd.js PID command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in node-windows up to 1.0.0-beta.5 on node.js. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality in the library lib/cmd.js of the component Parameter Handler. This manipulation of the argument PID causes command injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-45459. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in node-windows up to 1.0.0-beta.5 on node.js (JavaScript Library). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function in the library lib/cmd.js of the component Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument PID with an unknown input leads to a command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-77. The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 12/22/2021. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-45459 since 12/22/2021. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1202 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 1.0.0-beta.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Command injection
CWE: CWE-77 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: node-windows 1.0.0-beta.6

Timelineinfo

12/22/2021 🔍
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12/25/2021 +3 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-45459 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-45459
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-188881

Entryinfo

Created: 12/22/2021 12:25
Updated: 12/25/2021 16:13
Changes: 12/22/2021 12:25 (42), 12/25/2021 16:13 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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