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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2018-3772

Concatenating unsanitized user input in the `whereis` npm module < 0.4.1 allowed an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. The `whereis` module is deprecated and it is recommended to use the `which` ...

Vulnerability Description

Concatenating unsanitized user input in the `whereis` npm module < 0.4.1 allowed an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. The `whereis` module is deprecated and it is recommended to use the `which` npm module instead.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Whereis ProjectWhereis< 0.4.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20CWE-77

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-3772?

CVE-2018-3772 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Concatenating unsanitized user input in the `whereis` npm module < 0.4.1 allowed an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. The `whereis` module is deprecated and it is recommended to use the `which` ...

How severe is CVE-2018-3772?

CVE-2018-3772 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-3772?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Whereis Project Whereis.