QID 980688

QID 980688: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for npm (GHSA-v3jv-wrf4-5845)

Affected versions of `npm` use predictable temporary file names during archive unpacking. If an attacker can create a symbolic link at the location of one of these temporary file names, the attacker can arbitrarily write to any file that the user which owns the `npm` process has permission to write to, potentially resulting in local privilege escalation.

## Recommendation

Update to version 1.3.3 or later.

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

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 3.3 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-v3jv-wrf4-5845 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-v3jv-wrf4-5845 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-v3jv-wrf4-5845

CVEs related to QID 980688

CVE-2013-4116 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-v3jv-wrf4-5845	npm		github.com/advisories/GHSA-v3jv-wrf4-5845

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