Vulnerability Details : CVE-2013-4116
lib/npm.js in Node Packaged Modules (npm) before 1.3.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files with predictable names that are created when unpacking archives.
Products affected by CVE-2013-4116
- cpe:2.3:a:node_packaged_modules_project:node_packaged_modules:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2013-4116
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2013-4116
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.3
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LOW | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
3.4
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4.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2013-4116
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2013-4116
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=983917
983917 – (CVE-2013-4116) CVE-2013-4116 npm: Insecure temporary directory generationIssue Tracking;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/07/11/9
oss-security - Re: npm uses predictable temporary filenames when unpacking tarballsMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61083
Node Packaged Modules Symlink Attack Local Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://github.com/npm/npm/commit/f4d31693
Put 6 bytes of random in tmp folder name · npm/npm@f4d3169 · GitHubPatch;Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/npm/npm/issues/3635
predictable tmpfile names may lead to potential security issue · Issue #3635 · npm/npm · GitHubThird Party Advisory
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https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=715325
#715325 - npm: CVE-2013-4116: predictable temporary filenames when unpacking tarballs - Debian Bug report logsIssue Tracking;Third Party Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/87141
Node Packaged Modules symlink CVE-2013-4116 Vulnerability ReportThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/07/10/17
oss-security - npm uses predictable temporary filenames when unpacking tarballsMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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