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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Property Value
Language yaml
Severity medium
CWE CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
OWASP A01:2017 - Injection
Confidence Level Low
Impact Level High
Likelihood Level Low

Description

The code downloads data using curl and then executes it with eval. If the remote server is compromised or malicious, it can send back code that will be executed on your system, leading to severe security risks.

Impact

An attacker controlling the remote server could run arbitrary commands on your system, potentially stealing sensitive data, modifying files, or taking full control of the machine. This can lead to data breaches, system compromise, and damage to your organization's infrastructure.