CVE-2020-24807
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CVE-2020-24807 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The socket.io-file package through 2.0.31 for Node.js relies on client-side validation of file types, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading an executable file via a modified JSON name field. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. EPSS estimates a 2.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The socket.io-file package through 2.0.31 for Node.js relies on client-side validation of file types, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading an executable file via a modified JSON name field. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Socket.Io-File Project | Socket.Io-File | <= 2.0.31 |
References
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-6495-8jvh-f28xThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rico345100/socket.io-fileProduct, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1564Third Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/socket.io-fileProduct, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-6495-8jvh-f28xThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rico345100/socket.io-fileProduct, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1564Third Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/socket.io-fileProduct, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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