CVE-2019-10804
JavaScript vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

The vulnerability CVE-2019-10804 affects the serial-number Node.js package, which is used for accessing the serial number of local machines. This command injection vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on February 28, 2020, by the JHU System Security Lab. The vulnerability affects all versions of the serial-number package, with no fixed version available (Snyk).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the serialNumber function where the cmdPrefix argument is used by the exec function without proper validation. This allows for command injection attacks through the cmdPrefix parameter. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (High) by Snyk and 9.8 (Critical) by NVD (Snyk).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary command execution on the affected system. The impact includes potential total loss of confidentiality, allowing attackers to execute malicious commands in the context of the application running the vulnerable package (Snyk).

Mitigation and workarounds

Currently, there is no fixed version available for the serial-number package. Users are advised to consider alternative packages or implement proper input validation before using the cmdPrefix parameter (Snyk).

Additional resources


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