QID 983898

QID 983898: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for libnmap (GHSA-7g2w-6r25-2j7p)

Versions of `libnmap` before 0.4.16 are vulnerable to command injection. Proof of concept ``` const nmap = require('libnmap'); const opts = { range: [ 'scanme.nmap.org', "x.x.$(touch success.txt)" ] }; nmap.scan(opts, function(err, report) { if (err) throw new Error(err); for (let item in report) { console.log(JSON.stringify(report[item])); } }); ``` ## Recommendation Update to version 0.4.16 or later

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

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 10 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-7g2w-6r25-2j7p for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-7g2w-6r25-2j7p - github.com/advisories/GHSA-7g2w-6r25-2j7p

CVEs related to QID 983898

CVE-2018-16461 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-7g2w-6r25-2j7p	libnmap		github.com/advisories/GHSA-7g2w-6r25-2j7p

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