Vulnerability identifier: #VU23919

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
bin-links
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: isaacs

Description

The 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.

Mitigation
Update to version 1.1.5.

Vulnerable software versions

bin-links: 1.0.0 - 1.1.4

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External links
http://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1427

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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.