CVE-2020-7660: Code Injection

Published Apr 1, 2020
·
Updated

A flaw was found in the serialize-javascript before version 3.1.0. This flaw allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary code via the function "deleteFunctions" within "index.js."

Other sources

serialize-javascript prior to 3.1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary code via the function "deleteFunctions" within "index.js".

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/servicemesh-grafana<0:6.2.2-38.el8
0:6.2.2-38.el8
redhat/servicemesh-grafana<0:6.4.3-11.el8
0:6.4.3-11.el8
npm/serialize-javascript<3.1.0
3.1.0
redhat/serialize-javascript<3.1.0
3.1.0
Verizon Serialize-javascript Node.js<3.1.0

Remediation

Patch Available

https://github.com/yahoo/serialize-javascript/commit/f21a6fb3ace2353413761e79717b2d210ba6ccbd

Event History

Apr 1, 2020
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:50 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 11, 2020
Advisory Published
05:21 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·05:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7660?

CVE-2020-7660 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-7660?

To fix CVE-2020-7660, upgrade the serialize-javascript package to version 3.1.0 or later.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-7660?

CVE-2020-7660 affects versions of serialize-javascript prior to 3.1.0 and specific versions of servicemesh-grafana.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-7660?

CVE-2020-7660 is a remote code execution vulnerability due to improper handling of user input.

5

Who is responsible for the CVE-2020-7660 vulnerability?

The CVE-2020-7660 vulnerability is attributed to the implementation in the serialize-javascript library.

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