QID 980118

QID 980118: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for @aws-sdk/shared-ini-file-loader (GHSA-rrc9-gqf8-8rwg)

This affects the package @aws-sdk/shared-ini-file-loader before 1.0.0-rc.9; the package aws-sdk before 2.814.0. If an attacker submits a malicious INI file to an application that parses it with loadSharedConfigFiles , they will pollute the prototype on the application. This can be exploited further depending on the context.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-rrc9-gqf8-8rwg for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 980118

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-rrc9-gqf8-8rwg @aws-sdk/shared-ini-file-loader URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-rrc9-gqf8-8rwg
    GHSA-rrc9-gqf8-8rwg aws-sdk URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-rrc9-gqf8-8rwg