Vulnerability Description
Node.js: All versions prior to Node.js 6.15.0, 8.14.0, 10.14.0 and 11.3.0: Hostname spoofing in URL parser for javascript protocol: If a Node.js application is using url.parse() to determine the URL hostname, that hostname can be spoofed by using a mixed case "javascript:" (e.g. "javAscript:") protocol (other protocols are not affected). If security decisions are made about the URL based on the hostname, they may be incorrect.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 6.0.0, < 6.15.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1821Third Party Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/november-2018-security-releases/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-48Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1821Third Party Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/november-2018-security-releases/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-48Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241213-0008/
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-12123?
CVE-2018-12123 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Node.js: All versions prior to Node.js 6.15.0, 8.14.0, 10.14.0 and 11.3.0: Hostname spoofing in URL parser for javascript protocol: If a Node.js application is using url.parse() to determine the URL h...
How severe is CVE-2018-12123?
CVE-2018-12123 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12123?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodejs Node.Js.