critical9.8
CVE-2023-49210
openssl npm package vulnerable to command execution
Impact
The openssl (aka node-openssl) NPM package through 2.0.0 was characterized as "a nonsense wrapper with no real purpose" by its author, and accepts an opts argument that contains a verb field (used for command execution). NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openssl | <= 2.0.0 | none recorded |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Node-Openssl Project | Node-Openssl | through 2.0.0 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- https://gist.github.com/mcoimbra/b05a55a5760172dccaa0a827647ad63e
- https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/tree/main/malicious/npm
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/openssl
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-75w2-qv55-x7fv
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-49210