SB2020102059 - Ubuntu update for grunt
Published: October 20, 2020 Updated: April 23, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020102059
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Code Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7729)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the default usage of the function "load()" instead of its secure replacement "safeLoad()". A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.