CVE-2024-27980

8.1 HIGH

Published: January 09, 2025 Modified: April 15, 2026

Description

Due to the improper handling of batch files in child_process.spawn / child_process.spawnSync, a malicious command line argument can inject arbitrary commands and achieve code execution even if the shell option is not enabled.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/10/15

Source: support@hackerone.com

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/11/6

Source: support@hackerone.com

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/19/3

Source: support@hackerone.com

https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5MZN6PFXHTCCUENAKZXTGWPKUAHI6E2W/

Source: support@hackerone.com

https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JUWBYDVCUSCX7YWTBX75LADMCVYFBGKU/

Source: support@hackerone.com

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

8.1 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.3%

51th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-77

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