Vulnerability Description
file.copy operations in GruntJS are vulnerable to a TOCTOU race condition leading to arbitrary file write in GitHub repository gruntjs/grunt prior to 1.5.3. This vulnerability is capable of arbitrary file writes which can lead to local privilege escalation to the GruntJS user if a lower-privileged user has write access to both source and destination directories as the lower-privileged user can create a symlink to the GruntJS user's .bashrc file or replace /etc/shadow file if the GruntJS user is root.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gruntjs | Grunt | < 1.5.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/gruntjs/grunt/commit/58016ffac5ed9338b63ecc2a63710f5027362baePatchTechnical Description
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/0179c3e5-bc02-4fc9-8491-a1a319b51b4dExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/04/msg00006.html
- https://github.com/gruntjs/grunt/commit/58016ffac5ed9338b63ecc2a63710f5027362baePatchTechnical Description
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/0179c3e5-bc02-4fc9-8491-a1a319b51b4dExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/04/msg00006.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-1537?
CVE-2022-1537 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). file.copy operations in GruntJS are vulnerable to a TOCTOU race condition leading to arbitrary file write in GitHub repository gruntjs/grunt prior to 1.5.3. This vulnerability is capable of arbitrary ...
How severe is CVE-2022-1537?
CVE-2022-1537 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-1537?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gruntjs Grunt.