OS command injection in aws-lambda
Priority MEDIUM 45CWE-78Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and GitHub. Impact type from CWE-78.
Summary
In aws-lambda versions prior to version 1.0.5, the "config.FunctioName" is used to construct the argument used within the "exec" function without any sanitization. It is possible for a user to inject arbitrary commands to the "zipCmd" used within "config.FunctionName".
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.01644 76th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed aws-lambda (npm): 1.0.5
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | aws-lambda | All versions prior to version 1.0.5 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| — | aws-lambda (npm) | before 1.0.5 | 1.0.5 | Patch available | GHSA-934x-72xh-5hrg |
- aws-lambda Vendor— Affected All versions prior to version 1.0.5 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- aws-lambda (npm) Vendor— Affected before 1.0.5 Fixed in 1.0.5 Patch available GHSA-934x-72xh-5hrg
Remediation
- Fix · GHSA-934x-72xh-5hrg aws-lambda (npm) Fixed in 1.0.5 Advisory →
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2019-10777
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-934x-72xh-5hrg
References
Sources
- CVE-2019-10777 · CVE Program
- CVE-2019-10777 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-934x-72xh-5hrg · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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