CVE-2024-27980
Published Jan 9, 2025 · Updated Oct 23, 2026 · Also known as BIT-node-2024-27980, BIT-node-min-2024-27980
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Due to the improper handling of batch files in child_process.spawn / child_process.spawnSync, a malicious command line argument can inject arbitrary commands and achieve code execution even if the shell option is not enabled.
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QFinch assessment
Due to the improper handling of batch files in child_process.spawn / child_process.spawnSync, a malicious command line argument can inject arbitrary commands and achieve code execution even if the shell option is not enabled.
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
- 10%
- Aliases
- BIT-node-2024-27980, BIT-node-min-2024-27980
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- www.openwall.com ↗
- www.openwall.com ↗
- www.openwall.com ↗
- lists.fedoraproject.org ↗
- lists.fedoraproject.org ↗
Record history
Published Jan 9, 2025 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026