CVE-2025-57283: n/a
The Node.js package browserstack-local 1.5.8 contains a command injection vulnerability. This occurs because the logfile variable is not properly sanitized in lib/Local.js.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-57283 is a command injection vulnerability in the Node.js package browserstack-local version 1.5.8. The issue arises because the logfile variable in lib/Local.js is not properly sanitized, enabling an attacker with local access and low privileges to execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code) and CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory from Red Hat does not provide explicit patch or remediation details.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local privileges can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The high CVSS score reflects the significant impact if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-57283 for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, avoid running untrusted code or inputs that could influence the logfile variable in browserstack-local 1.5.8. Monitor for updates from the vendor for an official fix.
CVE-2025-57283: n/a
Description
The Node.js package browserstack-local 1.5.8 contains a command injection vulnerability. This occurs because the logfile variable is not properly sanitized in lib/Local.js.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-57283 is a command injection vulnerability in the Node.js package browserstack-local version 1.5.8. The issue arises because the logfile variable in lib/Local.js is not properly sanitized, enabling an attacker with local access and low privileges to execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code) and CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory from Red Hat does not provide explicit patch or remediation details.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local privileges can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The high CVSS score reflects the significant impact if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-57283 for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, avoid running untrusted code or inputs that could influence the logfile variable in browserstack-local 1.5.8. Monitor for updates from the vendor for an official fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2025-08-17T00:00:00.000Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-57283","vendor":"Red Hat"}]
Threat ID: 697a30624623b1157cd4fb14
Added to database: 01/28/2026, 15:50:58 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 08:20:22 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 22:18:07 UTC
Views: 213
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