QID 983066

QID 983066: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for npm (GHSA-4328-8hgf-7wjr)

Versions of the npm CLI prior to 6.13.4 are vulnerable to a Global node_modules Binary Overwrite. It fails to prevent existing globally-installed binaries to be overwritten by other package installations.

For example, if a package was installed globally and created a `serve` binary, any subsequent installs of packages that also create a `serve` binary would overwrite the first binary. This will not overwrite system binaries but only binaries put into the global node_modules directory.

This behavior is still allowed in local installations and also through install scripts. This vulnerability bypasses a user using the --ignore-scripts install option.


## Recommendation

Upgrade to version 6.13.4 or later.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.5 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-4328-8hgf-7wjr for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 983066

    CVE-2019-16777 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
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