Summary
Remote Code Execution in pomelo-monitor
All versions of pomelo-monitor are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution. Due to insufficient input validation an attacker could run arbitrary commands on the server thus rendering the package vulnerable to Remote Code Execution.
Impact
The application does not adequately validate input before processing it, allowing unexpected values to reach sensitive code paths. Typical impact: varies by context: data corruption, logic bypass, or denial of service.
Affected versions
Security releases
Kodem intelligence
Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.
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No fix is currently available. Consider using an alternative module until a fix is made available.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GHSA-M5CH-GX8G-RG73? GHSA-M5CH-GX8G-RG73 is a high-severity improper input validation vulnerability in pomelo-monitor (npm), affecting versions >= 0.0.0. No fixed version is listed yet. The application does not adequately validate input before processing it, allowing unexpected values to reach sensitive code paths.
- Which versions of pomelo-monitor are affected by GHSA-M5CH-GX8G-RG73? pomelo-monitor (npm) versions >= 0.0.0 is affected.
- Is there a fix for GHSA-M5CH-GX8G-RG73? No fixed version is listed for GHSA-M5CH-GX8G-RG73 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates and apply mitigations in the interim.
- Is GHSA-M5CH-GX8G-RG73 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether GHSA-M5CH-GX8G-RG73 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether GHSA-M5CH-GX8G-RG73 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
- How do I fix GHSA-M5CH-GX8G-RG73? No fixed version is listed yet. In the interim: Validate all external input against an allowlist of expected values, types, and ranges before processing.