CVE-2013-4116
UnknownEPSS 0.37%
Last modified
CVE-2013-4116 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Node Packaged Modules Project | Node Packaged Modules | < 1.3.3 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/07/10/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/07/11/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61083Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=715325Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=983917Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/87141Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/npm/npm/commit/f4d31693Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/npm/npm/issues/3635Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/07/10/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/07/11/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61083Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=715325Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=983917Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/87141Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/npm/npm/commit/f4d31693Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/npm/npm/issues/3635Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2013-4116?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4116 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4116?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2013-4116?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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