Missing input validation can lead to command execution in composer
Published Apr 13, 2022 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Missing input validation can lead to command execution in composer
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QFinch assessment
The Composer method `VcsDriver::getFileContent()` with user-controlled `$file` or `$identifier` arguments is susceptible to an argument injection vulnerability. It can be leveraged to gain arbitrary command execution if the Mercurial or the Git driver are used.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- Security advisory ↗
- Patch commit ↗
- www.tenable.com ↗
- FEDORA-2022-617a6df23e ↗
- FEDORA-2022-47d2e7da46 ↗
- FEDORA-2022-60ec715192 ↗
Record history
Published Apr 13, 2022 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026