QID 984004

QID 984004: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for imageoptim (GHSA-mm7h-323r-9p4g)

imageoptim is a Node.js wrapper for some images compression algorithms. imageoptim downloads zipped resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. It may be possible to cause remote code execution (RCE) by swapping out the requested tarball with an attacker controlled tarball if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server. ## Recommendation No fix is currently available for this vulnerability. It is our recommendation to not install or use this module at this time.

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-mm7h-323r-9p4g for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-mm7h-323r-9p4g - github.com/advisories/GHSA-mm7h-323r-9p4g

CVEs related to QID 984004

CVE-2016-10596 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-mm7h-323r-9p4g	imageoptim		github.com/advisories/GHSA-mm7h-323r-9p4g

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