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CVE-2016-1202

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

Last modified

CVE-2016-1202 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Atom Electron before 0.33.5 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse Node.js module in a parent directory of a directory named on a require line.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Atom Electron before 0.33.5 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse Node.js module in a parent directory of a directory named on a require line.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.43%

34.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AtomElectron<= 0.33.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1202?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Atom Electron before 0.33.5 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse Node.js module in a parent directory of a directory named on a require line.
How severe is CVE-2016-1202?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1202 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1202?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST