Plattform
nodejs
Komponente
logkitty
Behoben in
0.7.2
0.7.1
CVE-2020-8149 is a critical vulnerability affecting the logkitty npm package. This vulnerability stems from a lack of output sanitization, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands. It impacts Node.js projects utilizing the logkitty package versions prior to 0.7.1. A fix has been released in version 0.7.1.
The impact of CVE-2020-8149 is severe. An attacker who can inject malicious input into the logkitty package can execute arbitrary commands on the system where the Node.js application is running. This could lead to complete system compromise, including data theft, malware installation, and lateral movement within the network. The lack of sanitization means that even relatively simple commands can be executed, making exploitation straightforward. This vulnerability shares similarities with other command injection flaws where insufficient input validation allows attackers to bypass security controls.
CVE-2020-8149 was publicly disclosed on June 5, 2020. Public proof-of-concept exploits are available, indicating a relatively low barrier to entry for attackers. While no confirmed active exploitation campaigns have been publicly reported, the ease of exploitation and the critical severity of the vulnerability make it a high-priority target. The vulnerability is not currently listed on the CISA KEV catalog.
Node.js developers and DevOps teams are at risk, particularly those using logkitty for logging purposes within their applications. Projects utilizing third-party libraries that depend on logkitty are also indirectly affected. Shared hosting environments where multiple applications share the same Node.js installation are especially vulnerable.
• nodejs / supply-chain:
Get-Process | Where-Object {$_.ProcessName -like '*node*'} | Select-Object -ExpandProperty CommandLine | Select-String -Pattern 'logkitty'• nodejs / supply-chain:
Get-ChildItem -Path Env:NODE_PATH -Recurse -Filter 'node_modules\logkitty' | ForEach-Object { Get-Content $_.FullName }disclosure
patch
Exploit-Status
EPSS
2.04% (84% Perzentil)
CVSS-Vektor
The primary mitigation for CVE-2020-8149 is to upgrade the logkitty package to version 0.7.1 or later. If immediate upgrading is not possible due to compatibility issues or breaking changes, consider isolating the application behind a Web Application Firewall (WAF) that can filter potentially malicious input. Implement strict input validation and sanitization routines in your Node.js application to prevent command injection vulnerabilities. Review and update any existing security policies to address command injection risks.
Aktualisieren Sie das logkitty Paket auf Version 0.7.1 oder höher. Dies behebt die Ausgabesanitierungs-Schwachstelle, die die Ausführung beliebiger Befehle ermöglicht.
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CVE-2020-8149 is a critical vulnerability in the logkitty npm package allowing attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands due to insufficient output sanitization. This impacts Node.js applications using versions prior to 0.7.1.
You are affected if your Node.js project uses the logkitty package in a version earlier than 0.7.1. Check your package.json file to determine your current version.
Upgrade the logkitty package to version 0.7.1 or later using npm: npm install logkitty@latest.
While confirmed active exploitation is not publicly documented, the vulnerability's severity and readily available proof-of-concept exploits suggest a high probability of exploitation.
Refer to the npm advisory for CVE-2020-8149: https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1237
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