QID 981130

QID 981130: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for webpack-dev-server (GHSA-cf66-xwfp-gvc4)

Versions of `webpack-dev-server` before 3.1.10 are missing origin validation on the websocket server. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to steal a developer's source code because the origin of requests to the websocket server that is used for Hot Module Replacement (HMR) are not validated.

## Recommendation

For `webpack-dev-server` 2.x update to version 2.11.4 or later.
For `webpack-dev-server` 3.x update to version 3.1.11 or later.

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

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-cf66-xwfp-gvc4 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-cf66-xwfp-gvc4 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-cf66-xwfp-gvc4

CVEs related to QID 981130

CVE-2018-14732 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-cf66-xwfp-gvc4	webpack-dev-server		github.com/advisories/GHSA-cf66-xwfp-gvc4

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