Symlink Attack Vulnerability in Node.js Tar Package
CVE-2015-8860

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nodejs

Status
Node.js
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 January 2017

What is CVE-2015-8860?

The tar package for Node.js, prior to version 2.0.0, is vulnerable to a symlink attack. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate archive files, enabling unauthorized writing to arbitrary files on the targeted system. By exploiting this issue, attackers can achieve unexpected results and potentially compromise the security of applications relying on affected versions of the tar package.

References

https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/57
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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