Node.js 18.x/20.x/21.x on Windows child_process.spawn args os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Node.js 18.x/20.x/21.x on Windows. The impacted element is the function child_process.spawn. Executing a manipulation of the argument args can lead to os command injection. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-27980. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Node.js 18.x/20.x/21.x on Windows. This vulnerability affects the function child_process.spawn. The manipulation of the argument args with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Due to the improper handling of batch files in child_process.spawn / child_process.spawnSync, a malicious command line argument can inject arbitrary commands and achieve code execution even if the shell option is not enabled.

The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-27980 since 02/29/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1202.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 300508 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-36138), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at nodejs.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (300508). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 300508
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-36138

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: nodejs.org

Timelineinfo

02/29/2024 🔍
04/10/2024 +40 days 🔍
04/10/2024 +0 days 🔍
03/05/2026 +694 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-27980 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-27980
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-260344

Entryinfo

Created: 04/10/2024 22:19
Updated: 03/05/2026 13:02
Changes: 04/10/2024 22:19 (55), 01/09/2025 13:53 (13), 01/10/2025 09:27 (1), 03/05/2026 13:02 (2)
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