QID 980823

QID 980823: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for ssh2 (GHSA-652h-xwhf-q4h6)

ssh2 is client and server modules written in pure JavaScript for node.js. In ssh2 before version 1.4.0 there is a command injection vulnerability. The issue only exists on Windows. This issue may lead to remote code execution if a client of the library calls the vulnerable method with untrusted input. This is fixed in version 1.4.0.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 10 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-652h-xwhf-q4h6 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 980823

    CVE-2020-26301 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-652h-xwhf-q4h6 ssh2 URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-652h-xwhf-q4h6
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