Vulnerability Details : CVE-2019-16775
Versions of the npm CLI prior to 6.13.3 are vulnerable to an Arbitrary File Write. It is possible for packages to create symlinks to files outside of thenode_modules folder through the bin field upon installation. A properly constructed entry in the package.json bin field would allow a package publisher to create a symlink pointing to arbitrary files on a user's system when the package is installed. This behavior is still possible through install scripts. This vulnerability bypasses a user using the --ignore-scripts install option.
Products affected by CVE-2019-16775
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:graalvm:19.3.0.2:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:graalvm:20.3.3:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:graalvm:21.2.2:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:npmjs:npm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2019-16775
0.22%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 61 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2019-16775
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N |
8.0
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2.9
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NIST | |
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6.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
2.8
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3.6
|
NIST | |
|
7.7
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N |
1.3
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5.8
|
GitHub, Inc. |
CWE ids for CVE-2019-16775
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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 (Secondary)
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The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files.Assigned by: security-advisories@github.com (Primary)
References for CVE-2019-16775
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https://blog.npmjs.org/post/189618601100/binary-planting-with-the-npm-cli
The npm Blog — Binary Planting with the npm CLIThird Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2020.html
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2020Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/Z36UKPO5F3PQ3Q2POMF5LEKXWAH5RUFP/
[SECURITY] Fedora 31 Update: nodejs-12.14.1-3.fc31 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-ListsThird Party Advisory
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https://github.com/npm/cli/security/advisories/GHSA-m6cx-g6qm-p2cx
Unauthorized File Access · Advisory · npm/cli · GitHubThird Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0602
RHSA-2020:0602 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2021Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0579
RHSA-2020:0579 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00027.html
[security-announce] openSUSE-SU-2020:0059-1: important: Security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0573
RHSA-2020:0573 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHEA-2020:0330
RHEA-2020:0330 - Product Enhancement Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0597
RHSA-2020:0597 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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