CWE
94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-8141: Code Injection

First published: Sun Mar 15 2020(Updated: )

Node.js dot package could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a flaw in the Function(). By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dot Project Dot=1.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-8141?

    CVE-2020-8141 is a vulnerability in the dot package v1.1.2 of Node.js that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

  • How does the CVE-2020-8141 vulnerability work?

    The vulnerability in dot package v1.1.2 is caused by a flaw in the Function() function, which can be exploited by an attacker sending a specially crafted request to execute arbitrary code on the system.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-8141?

    The severity of CVE-2020-8141 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-8141?

    The affected software version is dot package v1.1.2 of Node.js.

  • How can I fix the CVE-2020-8141 vulnerability?

    To fix the CVE-2020-8141 vulnerability, update the dot package of Node.js to a version that does not have this vulnerability.

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