CVE-2020-26245: Prototype Pollution leading to Command Injection in systeminformation

Published Nov 27, 2020
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Updated

npm package systeminformation before version 4.30.5 is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution leading to Command Injection. The issue was fixed with a rewrite of shell sanitations to avoid prototyper pollution problems. The issue is fixed in version 4.30.5. If you cannot upgrade, be sure to check or sanitize service parameter strings that are passed to si.inetChecksite().

Affected Software

1 affected component
systeminformation Systeminformation Node.js<4.30.5

Event History

Nov 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-26245?

CVE-2020-26245 is a vulnerability in the npm package systeminformation before version 4.30.5.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-26245?

The severity of CVE-2020-26245 is critical with a score of 9.8.

3

How does CVE-2020-26245 affect the system?

CVE-2020-26245 allows attackers to perform Command Injection through Prototype Pollution.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-26245?

The issue can be fixed by upgrading the systeminformation npm package to version 4.30.5 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-26245?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-26245 on the GitHub page of systeminformation and the associated security advisory.

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