QID 980298

QID 980298: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for npm (GHSA-m6cx-g6qm-p2cx)

Versions of the npm CLI prior to 6.13.3 are vulnerable to an Arbitrary File Write. It fails to prevent access to folders outside of the intended node_modules folder through the bin field. A properly constructed entry in the package.json bin field would allow a package publisher to create files on a user's system when the package is installed. It is only possible to affect files that the user running `npm install` has access to and it is not possible to over write files that already exist on disk.

This behavior is still possible through install scripts. This vulnerability bypasses a user using the --ignore-scripts install option.


## Recommendation

Upgrade to version 6.13.3 or later.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-m6cx-g6qm-p2cx for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 980298

    CVE-2019-16775 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
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