CVE-2019-19609: OS Command Injection

Published Dec 5, 2019
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Updated

The Strapi framework before 3.0.0-beta.17.8 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in the Install and Uninstall Plugin components of the Admin panel, because it does not sanitize the plugin name, and attackers can inject arbitrary shell commands to be executed by the execa function.

Affected Software

93 affected components
Strapi Strapi<=1.6.4
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha10.1
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha10.2
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha10.3
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha11
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha11.1
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha11.2
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha11.3
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha12
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha12.1
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha12.1.3
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha12.2
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha12.3
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha12.4
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha12.5
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha12.6
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha12.7
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha12.7.1
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha13
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha13.0.1
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha13.1
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha14
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha14.1
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha14.1.1
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha14.2
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha14.3
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha14.4.0
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha14.5
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha15
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha16
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha17
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha18
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha19
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha20
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha21
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha22
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha23
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha23.1
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha24
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha24.1
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha25
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha25.1
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha25.2
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha26
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha26.1
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha26.2
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha4
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha4.8
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha5.3
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha5.5
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha6.3
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha6.4
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha6.7
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha7.2
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha7.3
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha8
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha8.3
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha9
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha9.1
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-alpha9.2
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta0
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta1
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta10
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta11
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta12
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta13
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta14
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta15
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta16
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta16.1
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta16.2
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta16.3
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta16.4
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta16.5
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta16.6
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta16.7
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta16.8
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta17
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta17.1
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta17.2
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta17.3
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta17.4
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta17.5
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta17.6
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta17.7
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta2
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta3
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta4
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta5
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta6
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta7
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta8
Strapi Strapi=3.0.0-beta9

Remediation

Patch Available

https://github.com/strapi/strapi/pull/4636

Event History

Dec 5, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:44 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-19609?

CVE-2019-19609 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for Remote Code Execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-19609?

To mitigate CVE-2019-19609, upgrade to Strapi version 3.0.0-beta17.8 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

Which versions of Strapi are affected by CVE-2019-19609?

Versions of Strapi prior to 3.0.0-beta17.8, including 1.6.4 and several 3.0.0 alpha and beta versions, are affected by CVE-2019-19609.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-19609?

CVE-2019-19609 is a Remote Code Execution vulnerability in the Install and Uninstall Plugin components of the Strapi Admin panel.

5

Can CVE-2019-19609 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2019-19609 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the system.

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