Vulnerability Description
ssh2 is client and server modules written in pure JavaScript for node.js. In ssh2 before version 1.4.0 there is a command injection vulnerability. The issue only exists on Windows. This issue may lead to remote code execution if a client of the library calls the vulnerable method with untrusted input. This is fixed in version 1.4.0.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ssh2 Project | Ssh2 | < 1.4.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/mscdex/ssh2/commit/f763271f41320e71d5cbee02ea5bc6a2ded3ca21PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2020-123-mscdex-ssh2/ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/ssh2ProductThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mscdex/ssh2/commit/f763271f41320e71d5cbee02ea5bc6a2ded3ca21PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2020-123-mscdex-ssh2/ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/ssh2ProductThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-26301?
CVE-2020-26301 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). ssh2 is client and server modules written in pure JavaScript for node.js. In ssh2 before version 1.4.0 there is a command injection vulnerability. The issue only exists on Windows. This issue may lead...
How severe is CVE-2020-26301?
CVE-2020-26301 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-26301?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ssh2 Project Ssh2, Microsoft Windows.