CVE-2013-3364: Ep imageconvert Unauthenticated Remote Command Injection Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-28gr-86hg-r48w
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CVSS 8.2
CWE-77
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-3364 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.2) unauthenticated remote command injection vulnerability (CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')) affecting Ep imageconvert libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves unauthenticated remote command injection in ep_imageconvert. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.0.3.

CVE-2013-3364 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-3364
GHSA Identifier GHSA-28gr-86hg-r48w
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.2
CWE Classification CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Affected Product Ep imageconvert
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.2

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2013-3364

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Ep imageconvert dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

ep_imageconvert fixed: 0.0.3 
npm install ep_imageconvert@0.0.3
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls ep_imageconvert

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2013-3364, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls ep_imageconvert

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Ep imageconvert in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.0.3), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls ep_imageconvert command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection'), where 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. In Ep imageconvert, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

ep_imageconvert is a plugin for [Etherpad Lite](https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite). ep_imageconvert <= 0.0.2 is vulnerable to remote command injection. Authentication is not required for remote exploitation. ## Recommendation Update to version 0.0.3 or greater.

CVE-2013-3364 Affected Ep imageconvert Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.0.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
ep_imageconvert
npm/ep_imageconvert
npm
< 0.0.3
0.0.3

References

NVD — CVE-2013-3364 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-3364
Ep imageconvert Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/redhog/ep_imageconvert/pull/5
Ep imageconvert Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/redhog/ep_imageconvert
snyk.io/vuln/npm:ep_imageco... WEB
https://snyk.io/vuln/npm:ep_imageconvert:20130506
www.npmjs.com/advisories/7 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-3364?
CVE-2013-3364 is a security vulnerability in Ep imageconvert involving Unauthenticated Remote Command Injection in ep_imageconvert under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection').
Which Ep imageconvert versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.0.3 across affected packages: ep_imageconvert.
What version fixes CVE-2013-3364?
Upgrading to 0.0.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is ep_imageconvert affected?
Yes, ep_imageconvert is affected in releases prior to 0.0.3. Upgrade your dependency to 0.0.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-3364?
CVE-2013-3364 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-3364?
CVE-2013-3364 is classified under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') (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 can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2013-3364?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls ep_imageconvert'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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