QID 983085

QID 983085: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for restify (GHSA-qw3g-35hc-fcrh)

Affected versions of `restify` are susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability when using URL encoded script tags in a non-existent URL.

## Proof of Concept:

Request
```
https://localhost:3000/no5_such3_file7.pl?%22%3E%3Cscript%3Ealert(73541);%3C/script%3E
```

Will be included in response:

```<script>alert(73541);</script>```

## Recommendation

Update to version 4.1.0 or later.

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

CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.1 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-qw3g-35hc-fcrh for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-qw3g-35hc-fcrh - github.com/advisories/GHSA-qw3g-35hc-fcrh

CVEs related to QID 983085

CVE-2017-16018 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-qw3g-35hc-fcrh	restify		github.com/advisories/GHSA-qw3g-35hc-fcrh

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