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CVE-2024-52011NVD status: Deferred

launch-editor: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command

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CVE-2024-52011 is a high-severity improper neutralization of special elements used in a command vulnerability in launch-editor from Vitejs, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.3 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. Affected launch-editor versions: < 2.9.0. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.

Next patch cycle

High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.

What to do

  1. Check which version of launch-editor you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
  2. Read the advisory on github.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
  3. Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
  4. Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
Vitejslaunch-editor< 2.9.0Not stated
Vitejsvite< 5.4.9Not stated
Red HatCluster Observability Operator 1.5.0Not specified in the recordNot stated
Red HatCryostat 4Not specified in the recordNot stated
Red HatMigration Toolkit for ContainersNot specified in the recordNot stated
Red HatNode HealthCheck OperatorNot specified in the recordNot stated
Red HatOpenShift LightspeedNot specified in the recordNot stated
Red HatOpenShift PipelinesNot specified in the recordNot stated
Red HatOpenShift Service Mesh 2Not specified in the recordNot stated
Red HatOpenShift Service Mesh 3Not specified in the recordNot stated
Red HatRed Hat AMQ Broker 7Not specified in the recordNot stated
Red HatRed Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2Not specified in the recordNot stated
Red HatRed Hat build of Apache Camel - HawtIO 4Not specified in the recordNot stated
Red HatRed Hat Build of KeycloakNot specified in the recordNot stated
Red HatRed Hat Build of Podman DesktopNot specified in the recordNot stated
Red HatRed Hat Build of Podman Desktop - Tech PreviewNot specified in the recordNot stated
Red HatRed Hat Data Grid 8Not specified in the recordNot stated
Red HatRed Hat Developer HubNot specified in the recordNot stated
Red HatRed Hat Discovery 2Not specified in the recordNot stated
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI) 3Not specified in the recordNot stated
Red HatRed Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 8Not specified in the recordNot stated
Red HatRed Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform Expansion PackNot specified in the recordNot stated
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI (RHOAI)Not specified in the recordNot stated
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4Not specified in the recordNot stated
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Dev SpacesNot specified in the recordNot stated

Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE; 3 further products are omitted here. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.

How the severity score breaks down

Attack vector
NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
Attack complexity
LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
Privileges required
NoneNo account or login is needed.
User interaction
RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
Scope
UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
Confidentiality
HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
Integrity
HighData or code can be modified at will.
Availability
LowPerformance or availability is reduced.

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L. Scored by CNA.

Scoring systemScoreSeverityScored by
CVSS 4.07.5HighCNA (github.com)
CVSS 3.18.3HighCNA

Official description

launch-editor allows users to open files with line numbers in editor from Node.js. Prior to version 2.9.0, due to the insufficient sanitization of the `file` argument in the `launchEditor`, an attacker can execute arbitrary commands on Windows by supplying a filename that contains special characters. This issue has been fixed in the `launch-editor` version 2.9.0, corresponding to vite version 5.4.9.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

The underlying weakness: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command

The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.

How developers prevent this class of flaw

  • If at all possible, use library calls rather than external processes to recreate the desired functionality.
  • If possible, ensure that all external commands called from the program are statically created.
  • Run time: Run time policy enforcement may be used in an allowlist fashion to prevent use of any non-sanctioned commands.

More Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerabilities (CWE-77)

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: total).
  3. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

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