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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-7603
CVE-2020-7603:
JavaScript vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2020-7603 affects the closure-compiler-stream package, which provides a streaming interface for closure compiler. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on March 13, 2020, by the JHU System Security Lab (Snyk).
Technical details
The vulnerability is a Command Injection flaw in the closure-compiler-stream package. The issue exists because the argument options of the exports function in index.js can be controlled by users without any sanitization (Snyk).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands through the module parameter. This could lead to a total loss of confidentiality, resulting in all resources within the impacted component being divulged to the attacker (Snyk).
Mitigation and workarounds
There is no fixed version available for the closure-compiler-stream package. Users are advised to consider using alternative packages or implementing additional security controls (Snyk).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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