QID 983973

QID 983973: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for hubl-server (GHSA-h8mc-42c3-r72p)

Affected versions of `hubl-server` insecurely download dependencies over an unencrypted HTTP connection. In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, it is possible to intercept the responses and replace the dependencies with malicious ones, resulting in code execution on the system running `hubl-server`. ## Recommendation No patch is currently available for this vulnerability, and it has not seen any updates since 2015. The best mitigation is currently to avoid using this package, using a different package if available. Alternatively, the risk of exploitation can be reduced by ensuring that this package is not installed while connected to a public network. If the package is installed on a private network, the only people who can exploit this vulnerability are those who have compromised yo

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-h8mc-42c3-r72p for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-h8mc-42c3-r72p - github.com/advisories/GHSA-h8mc-42c3-r72p

CVEs related to QID 983973

CVE-2017-16035 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-h8mc-42c3-r72p	hubl-server		github.com/advisories/GHSA-h8mc-42c3-r72p

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