Detections
Analytics
Node.js multiple vulnerabilities (March 2018 Security Releases).
high Nessus Plugin ID 118933
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Synopsis
Node.js - JavaScript run-time environment is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The version of Node.js installed on the remote host is 4.x prior to 4.9.0, 6.x prior to 6.14.0, 8.x prior to 8.11.0 or 9.x prior to 9.10.0. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Upgrade Node.js to a recommended by vendor version or above.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 118933
File Name: nodejs_2018_mar.nasl
Version: 1.6
Type: local
Agent: windows, macosx, unix
Family: Misc.
Published: 11/14/2018
Updated: 1/9/2024
Configuration: Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 6.8
Temporal Score: 5
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2018-7160
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 8.8
Temporal Score: 7.7
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:nodejs:node.js
Required KB Items: installed_sw/Node.js
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 3/28/2018
Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/21/2018