QID 983884

QID 983884: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for cli (GHSA-6cpc-mj5c-m9rq)

Affected versions of `cli` use predictable temporary file names. If an attacker can create a symbolic link at the location of one of these temporarly file names, the attacker can arbitrarily write to any file that the user which owns the `cli` process has permission to write to. ## Proof of Concept By creating Symbolic Links at the following locations, the target of the link can be written to. ``` lock_file = '/tmp/' + cli.app + '.pid', log_file = '/tmp/' + cli.app + '.log'; ``` ## Recommendation Update to version 1.0.0 or later.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 3.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.9 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-6cpc-mj5c-m9rq for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 983884

    CVE-2016-10538 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-6cpc-mj5c-m9rq cli URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-6cpc-mj5c-m9rq
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