QID 982790

QID 982790: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for @theia/mini-browser (GHSA-f7vx-j8mp-3h2x)

In Eclipse Theia versions 0.3.9 through 0.15.0, one of the default pre-packaged Theia extensions is "Mini-Browser", published as "@theia/mini-browser" on npmjs.com. This extension, for its own needs, exposes a HTTP endpoint that allows to read the content of files on the hosts filesystem, given their path, without restrictions on the requesters origin. This design is vulnerable to being exploited remotely through a DNS rebinding attack or a drive-by download of a carefully crafted exploit.

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 - 5.8 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-f7vx-j8mp-3h2x for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 982790

    CVE-2019-17636 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-f7vx-j8mp-3h2x @theia/mini-browser URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-f7vx-j8mp-3h2x
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