Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Node.js Debugger
CVE-2018-12120

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

The Node.js Project

Status
Node.js
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 November 2018

What is CVE-2018-12120?

Node.js, prior to version 6.15.0, has a security vulnerability that exposes the debugger port (5858) to all network interfaces by default when the debugger is enabled. This configuration could potentially allow remote attackers to connect to the debugger and execute arbitrary JavaScript code on the server, leading to unauthorized actions and data breach. It is recommended to use a specific interface or upgrade to a newer version to mitigate this security risk.

Affected Version(s)

Node.js All versions prior to Node.js 6.15.0

References

https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/november-2018-se...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106040
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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