QID 981493

QID 981493: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for hot-formula-parser (GHSA-rc77-xxq6-4mff)

Versions of `hot-formula-parser` prior to 3.0.1 are vulnerable to Command Injection. The package fails to sanitize values passed to the `parse` function and concatenates it in an `eval` call. If a value of the formula is supplied by user-controlled input it may allow attackers to run arbitrary commands in the server.
Parsing the following formula creates a `test` file in the present directory:
`"SUM([(function(){require('child_process').execSync('touch test')})(),2])"`

## Recommendation

Upgrade to version 3.0.1 or later.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-rc77-xxq6-4mff for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-rc77-xxq6-4mff - github.com/advisories/GHSA-rc77-xxq6-4mff

CVEs related to QID 981493

CVE-2020-6836 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-rc77-xxq6-4mff	hot-formula-parser		github.com/advisories/GHSA-rc77-xxq6-4mff

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