CVE-2020-28490

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.55%

Last modified

CVE-2020-28490 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The package async-git before 1.13.2 are vulnerable to Command Injection via shell meta-characters (back-ticks). For example: git.reset('atouch HACKEDb'). EPSS estimates a 2.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The package async-git before 1.13.2 are vulnerable to Command Injection via shell meta-characters (back-ticks). For example: git.reset('atouch HACKEDb')

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
2.55%

83.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Async-Git ProjectAsync-Git< 1.13.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28490?
The package async-git before 1.13.2 are vulnerable to Command Injection via shell meta-characters (back-ticks). For example: git.reset('atouch HACKEDb')
How severe is CVE-2020-28490?
CVE-2020-28490 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28490?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST