SB2019100217 - Embedded malicious code (backdoor) in require-port package for Node.js
Published: October 2, 2019 Updated: January 6, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019100217
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Embedded malicious code (backdoor) (CVE-ID: N/A)
CWE-ID: CWE-506 - Embedded Malicious Code
CVSSv4: 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
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.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.