QID 981588

QID 981588: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for codecov (GHSA-5q88-cjfq-g2mh)

codecov-node npm module before 3.6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.The value provided as part of the gcov-root argument is executed by the exec function within lib/codecov.js. This vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix of CVE-2020-7596.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.5 severity.
  • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-5q88-cjfq-g2mh for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-5q88-cjfq-g2mh codecov URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-5q88-cjfq-g2mh

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