QID 982227

QID 982227: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for npm (GHSA-m5h6-hr3q-22h5)

Affected versions of the `npm` package include the bearer token of the logged in user in every request made by the CLI, even if the request is not directed towards the user's active registry.

An attacker could create an HTTP server to collect tokens, and by various means including but not limited to install scripts, cause the npm CLI to make a request to that server, which would compromise the user's token.

This compromised token could be used to do anything that the user could do, including publishing new packages.




## Recommendation

1. Update npm with `npm install npm@latest -g`
2. [Revoke your Tokens](https://www.npmjs.com/settings/tokens)
3. Enable [Two-Factor Authentication](https://docs.npmjs.com/getting-started/using-two-factor-authentication)

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-m5h6-hr3q-22h5 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 982227

    CVE-2016-3956 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-m5h6-hr3q-22h5 npm URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-m5h6-hr3q-22h5
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