QID 983901

QID 983901: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for herbivore (GHSA-7r2x-3qcm-8vfw)

Affected versions of `herbivore` insecurely download an executable over an unencrypted HTTP connection. In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, it is possible to intercept the response and replace the executable with a malicious one, resulting in code execution on the system running `herbivore`. ## Recommendation The module author has rewritten much of the package, and in that process, patched the vulnerability, but has not published any of the new code to npm. In order to get an updated version, it is necessary to install the package from github. This can be done using the following command: ``` npm i samatt/herbivore ```

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

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.1 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 9.3 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-7r2x-3qcm-8vfw for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-7r2x-3qcm-8vfw - github.com/advisories/GHSA-7r2x-3qcm-8vfw

CVEs related to QID 983901

CVE-2016-10665 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-7r2x-3qcm-8vfw	herbivore		github.com/advisories/GHSA-7r2x-3qcm-8vfw

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