CVE-2020-8298
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 11.17%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8298 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. fs-path node module before 0.0.25 is vulnerable to command injection by way of user-supplied inputs via the `copy`, `copySync`, `remove`, and `removeSync` methods.. EPSS estimates a 11.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
fs-path node module before 0.0.25 is vulnerable to command injection by way of user-supplied inputs via the `copy`, `copySync`, `remove`, and `removeSync` methods.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fs-Path Project | Fs-Path | < 0.0.25 |
References
- https://github.com/pillys/fs-path/commit/88ff5ee51046bb2c5d5e9c5afe6819b032092ce7Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pillys/fs-path/pull/6Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/324491Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pillys/fs-path/commit/88ff5ee51046bb2c5d5e9c5afe6819b032092ce7Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pillys/fs-path/pull/6Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/324491Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8298?
fs-path node module before 0.0.25 is vulnerable to command injection by way of user-supplied inputs via the `copy`, `copySync`, `remove`, and `removeSync` methods.
How severe is CVE-2020-8298?
CVE-2020-8298 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 11.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8298?
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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