CVE-2018-12120

Description

Node.js: All versions prior to Node.js 6.15.0: Debugger port 5858 listens on any interface by default: When the debugger is enabled with `node --debug` or `node debug`, it listens to port 5858 on all interfaces by default. This may allow remote computers to attach to the debug port and evaluate arbitrary JavaScript. The default interface is now localhost. It has always been possible to start the debugger on a specific interface, such as `node --debug=localhost`. The debugger was removed in Node.js 8 and replaced with the inspector, so no versions from 8 and later are vulnerable.

CVSS Metrics

• v3.1•HIGH•Score: 8.1CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
• v2.0•MEDIUM•Score: 6.8AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS Trends

Current EPSS score: 0.42%• Percentile: 62%

Techniques & Countermeasures

• CWE-829•Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere

  The product imports, requires, or includes executable functionality (such as a library) from a source that is outside of the intended control sphere.

• CWE-419•Unprotected Primary Channel

  The product uses a primary channel for administration or restricted functionality, but it does not properly protect the channel.

Affected Systems

• nodejs•node.js

  ≥ 6.0.0, < 6.15.0

• the node.js project•node.js

  All versions prior to Node.js 6.15.0

References (2)

• https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/november-2018-security-releases/
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106040