QID 983423

QID 983423: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for knightjs (GHSA-3hvm-hgpw-rx4j)

All versions of `knightjs` are vulnerable to Path Traversal.

This vulnerability allows an attacker to read content of arbitrary files on the server due to lack of input validation.

## Recommendation

As there is currently no fix for this module we recommend not using this module in production environments.

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

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-3hvm-hgpw-rx4j for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-3hvm-hgpw-rx4j - github.com/advisories/GHSA-3hvm-hgpw-rx4j

CVEs related to QID 983423

CVE-2018-16475 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-3hvm-hgpw-rx4j	knightjs		github.com/advisories/GHSA-3hvm-hgpw-rx4j

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