CVE-2023-42810: systeminformation SSID Command Injection Vulnerability
Impact SSID Command Injection Vulnerability
Patches Problem was fixed with a parameter check. Please upgrade to version >= 5.21.7, Version 4 was not affected
Workarounds If you cannot upgrade, be sure to check or sanitize parameter strings that are passed to wifiConnections(), wifiNetworks() (string only)
References See also https://systeminformation.io/security.html
Other sources
systeminformation is a System Information Library for Node.JS. Versions 5.0.0 through 5.21.6 have a SSID Command Injection Vulnerability. The problem was fixed with a parameter check in version 5.21.7. As a workaround, check or sanitize parameter strings that are passed to wifiConnections(), wifiNetworks() (string only).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact of CVE-2023-42810?
CVE-2023-42810 is a SSID Command Injection Vulnerability with critical severity (9.8).
How was CVE-2023-42810 patched?
CVE-2023-42810 was fixed with a parameter check in version >= 5.21.7 of the systeminformation package.
What should I do to fix CVE-2023-42810?
To fix CVE-2023-42810, please upgrade to version >= 5.21.7 of the systeminformation package.
What are the workarounds for CVE-2023-42810?
If you cannot upgrade, make sure to check or sanitize parameter strings that are passed to wifiConnections(), wifiNetworks(), and wifiInterfaces() functions.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-42810?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-42810 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].