Embedded malicious code (backdoor) in ember_cli_babe package for Node.js



| Updated: 2020-01-06
Risk High
Patch available NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID N/A
CWE-ID CWE-506
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 ember_cli_babe
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor npm Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Embedded malicious code (backdoor)

EUVDB-ID: #VU23330

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-506 - Embedded Malicious Code

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of embedded malicious functionality in the application code (aka backdoor). A remote attacker can gain compromise the affected system.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability..

Vulnerable software versions

ember_cli_babe: 6.16.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1200


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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