Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2019-5485?

Affected: Gitlabhook (Gitlabhook Project) versions 0.0.17, >= Not Fixed. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2019-5485 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2019-5485 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2019-5485?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2019-5485?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2019-5485 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2019-5485

CriticalPublic exploit

Command Injection in gitlabhook

Published Sep 16, 2019 · Updated Aug 4, 2024 · Also known as GHSA-549f-73hh-mj38

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2019-5485 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v3.1) affecting Gitlabhook (Gitlabhook Project).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

10.0

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

59%

Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

NPM package gitlabhook version 0.0.17 is vulnerable to a Command Injection vulnerability. Arbitrary commands can be injected through the repository name.

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
GitlabhookGitlabhook Project	0.0.17, >= Not Fixed	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Sep 16, 2019
Last updated
Aug 4, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

References

advisoryGHSA advisory
advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-5485
exploitExploitDB-47420
articlehttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154598/NPMJS-gitlabhook-0.0.17-Remote-Command-Execution.html
articlehttps://hackerone.com/reports/685447

FAQ

Common Questions.

NPM package gitlabhook version 0.0.17 is vulnerable to a Command Injection vulnerability.
Affected: Gitlabhook (Gitlabhook Project) versions 0.0.17, >= Not Fixed. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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