QID 982705

QID 982705: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for npm (GHSA-x8qc-rrcw-4r46)

Versions of the npm CLI prior to 6.13.3 are vulnerable to a symlink reference outside of node_modules. It is possible for packages to create symlinks to files outside of the`node_modules` folder through the `bin` field upon installation. A properly constructed entry in the package.json bin field would allow a package publisher to create a symlink pointing to arbitrary files on a users system when the package is installed. Only files accessible by the user running the `npm install` are affected.

This behavior is still possible through install scripts. This vulnerability bypasses a user using the --ignore-scripts install option.


## Recommendation

Upgrade to version 6.13.3 or later.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.1 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.5 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-x8qc-rrcw-4r46 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 982705

    CVE-2019-16776 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-x8qc-rrcw-4r46 npm URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-x8qc-rrcw-4r46
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