CVE-2020-28433:Command Injection Vulnerability in node-latex-pdf Package

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A command injection vulnerability (CWE-77) affects all versions of the node-latex-pdf package. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the host system by injecting malicious input that gets processed by the underlying system commands used by the package.

Overview

The node-latex-pdf package is vulnerable to command injection attacks. The package fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before passing it to system commands used for LaTeX document processing. This allows attackers to inject arbitrary shell commands that will be executed with the privileges of the application running the node-latex-pdf package. Command injection vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous as they can lead to complete system compromise, data theft, or service disruption.

Remediation

As of the vulnerability disclosure, there is no fixed version available for the node-latex-pdf package. Users are advised to:

  1. Consider using alternative LaTeX processing libraries that properly sanitize input
  2. If continued use is necessary, implement additional input validation and sanitization before passing data to the node-latex-pdf package
  3. Run applications using this package with minimal system privileges
  4. Monitor for suspicious activities that could indicate exploitation of this vulnerability
  5. Consider implementing a wrapper function that validates all inputs before passing them to the package

References

  1. Snyk Security Advisory: https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-NODELATEXPDF-1050426
  2. CWE-77: Command Injection - https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/77.html
  3. MITRE CVE Entry: CVE-2020-28433

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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