Multiple vulnerabilities in bin-links package for Node.js
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | N/A |
| CWE-ID | CWE-22 CWE-61 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
bin-links Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
| Vendor | isaacs |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Path traversal
EUVDB-ID: #VU23919
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences, which allows attackers to create arbitrary files in the system outside of the intended node_modules folder through the bin field.
Update to version 1.1.5.
Vulnerable software versionsbin-links: 1.0.0 - 1.1.4
External linkshttp://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1427
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.
2) UNIX symbolic link following
EUVDB-ID: #VU23921
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-61 - UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted symbolic link to files outside the thenode_modules folder through the bin field. This may allow attackers to access unauthorized files and gain access to sensitive information on the system.
MitigationUpdate to version 1.1.5.
Vulnerable software versionsbin-links: 1.0.0 - 1.1.4
External linkshttp://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1435
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.
