QID 983980

QID 983980: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for unicode-json (GHSA-hw4r-xr38-hm8j)

Affected versions of `unicode-json` insecurely downloads resources over HTTP. In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, they can modify or read such resources at will. While the exact severity of impact for a vulnerability like this is highly variable and depends on the behavior of the package itself, it ranges from being able to read sensitive information all the way up to and including remote code execution. ## Recommendation Install version 2.0.0 or greater.

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 High - 6.8 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-hw4r-xr38-hm8j for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 983980

    CVE-2016-10610 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-hw4r-xr38-hm8j unicode-json URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-hw4r-xr38-hm8j
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