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CVE-2018-21268

10.0 · CRITICAL

The traceroute (aka node-traceroute) package through 1.0.0 for Node.js allows remote command injection via the host parameter.

Published Jun 25, 2020CWE-74EPSS 4.29%

Overview

CVE-2018-21268 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 25, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The traceroute (aka node-traceroute) package through 1.0.0 for Node.js allows remote command injection via the host parameter. This occurs because the Child.exec() method, which is considered to be not entirely safe, is used. In particular, an OS command can be placed after a newline character.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/jaw187/node-traceroute/commit/b99ee024a01a40d3d20a92ad3769cc78a3f6386fGitHubgithub.com/jaw187/node-traceroute/tagsRefmedium.com/%40shay_62828/shell-command-injection-through-traceroute-npm-package-a4cf7b6553e3Refsnyk.io/vuln/npm:traceroute:20160311Refwww.linkedin.com/posts/op-innovate_shell-command-injection-through-traceroute-activity-6678956453086191616-RcpyRefwww.npmjs.com/advisories/1465Refwww.npmjs.com/package/tracerouteRefwww.op-c.net/2020/06/17/shell-command-injection-through-traceroute-npm-package/GitHubgithub.com/jaw187/node-traceroute/commit/b99ee024a01a40d3d20a92ad3769cc78a3f6386fGitHubgithub.com/jaw187/node-traceroute/tags

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-21268?

CVE-2018-21268 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 25, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2018-21268?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-21268?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-21268?

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