Embedded malicious code (backdoor) in yeoman-genrator package for Node.js
| 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 Subscribe |
yeoman-genrator 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: #VU23331
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 9.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-506 - Embedded Malicious Code
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationCybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability..
Vulnerable software versionsyeoman-genrator: 1.0.0
External linkshttp://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1198
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.
