QID 982966

QID 982966: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for socket.io (GHSA-fxwf-4rqh-v8g3)

The package socket.io before 2.4.0 are vulnerable to Insecure Defaults due to CORS Misconfiguration. All domains are whitelisted by default.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-fxwf-4rqh-v8g3 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 982966

    CVE-2020-28481 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-fxwf-4rqh-v8g3 socket.io URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-fxwf-4rqh-v8g3
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