QID 983700

QID 983700: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for converse.js (GHSA-w973-2qcc-p78x)

Versions of `converse.js` prior to 1.0.7 for 1.x or 2.0.5 for 2.x are vulnerable to User Impersonation. The package provides an incorrect implementation of [XEP-0280: Message Carbons](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0280.html) that allows a remote attacker to impersonate any user, including contacts, in the vulnerable application's display. This allows for various kinds of social engineering attacks. ## Recommendation If you're using `converse.js` 1.x, upgrade to 1.0.7 or later. If you're using `converse.js` 2.x, upgrade to 2.0.5 or later.

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

CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.9 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-w973-2qcc-p78x for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-w973-2qcc-p78x - github.com/advisories/GHSA-w973-2qcc-p78x

CVEs related to QID 983700

CVE-2017-5858 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-w973-2qcc-p78x	converse.js		github.com/advisories/GHSA-w973-2qcc-p78x

By selecting these links, you may be leaving CVEreport webspace. We have provided these links to other websites because they may have information that would be of interest to you. No inferences should be drawn on account of other sites being referenced, or not, from this page. There may be other websites that are more appropriate for your purpose. CVEreport does not necessarily endorse the views expressed, or concur with the facts presented on these sites. Further, CVEreport does not endorse any commercial products that may be mentioned on these sites. Please address comments about any linked pages to [email protected].