QID 996076

Date Published: 2023-11-28

QID 996076: NodeJs (Npm) Security Update for openssl (GHSA-75w2-qv55-x7fv)

The openssl (aka node-openssl) NPM package through 2.0.0 was characterized as "a nonsense wrapper with no real purpose" by its author, and accepts an opts argument that contains a verb field (used for command execution). NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.

Solution

Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-75w2-qv55-x7fv for updates and patch information.

Vendor References

GHSA-75w2-qv55-x7fv - github.com/advisories/GHSA-75w2-qv55-x7fv

CVEs related to QID 996076

CVE-2023-49210 |

Software Advisories

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