QID 980923

QID 980923: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for haxe (GHSA-g785-775g-f2g8)

Affected versions of `haxe` insecurely download an executable over an unencrypted HTTP connection.

In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, it is possible to intercept the response and replace the executable with a malicious one, resulting in code execution on the system running `haxe`.

## Recommendation

Update to version 5.0.10 or later.

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

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.1 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 9.3 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-g785-775g-f2g8 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-g785-775g-f2g8 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-g785-775g-f2g8

CVEs related to QID 980923

CVE-2016-10602 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-g785-775g-f2g8	haxe		github.com/advisories/GHSA-g785-775g-f2g8

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