CVE-2020-7597: OS Command Injection
First published: Mon Feb 17 2020(Updated: )
codecov-node npm module before 3.6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.The value provided as part of the gcov-root argument is executed by the exec function within lib/codecov.js. This vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix of CVE-2020-7596.
Credit: report@snyk.io
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| npm/codecov | <3.6.5 | 3.6.5 |
| Netty | <3.6.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7597?
CVE-2020-7597 has been classified with a critical severity rating due to its ability to allow remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7597?
To remediate CVE-2020-7597, update the codecov npm module to version 3.6.5 or later.
What versions of codecov are affected by CVE-2020-7597?
CVE-2020-7597 affects versions of codecov prior to 3.6.5.
Who is at risk from CVE-2020-7597?
Any application or service using codecov versions below 3.6.5 is at risk of being exploited by this vulnerability.
What is the exploit mechanism for CVE-2020-7597?
CVE-2020-7597 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands through improper handling of the gcov-root argument in the exec function.
- agent/references
- agent/remedy
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/event
- collector/github-advisory
- source/GitHub
- alias/GHSA-5q88-cjfq-g2mh
- alias/CVE-2020-7597
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/trending
- agent/source
- agent/author
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-cve
- source/NVD
- package-manager/npm
- vendor/codecov
- canonical/netty