Vulnerability Description
The Node.js inspector, in 6.x and later is vulnerable to a DNS rebinding attack which could be exploited to perform remote code execution. An attack is possible from malicious websites open in a web browser on the same computer, or another computer with network access to the computer running the Node.js process. A malicious website could use a DNS rebinding attack to trick the web browser to bypass same-origin-policy checks and to allow HTTP connections to localhost or to hosts on the local network. If a Node.js process with the debug port active is running on localhost or on a host on the local network, the malicious website could connect to it as a debugger, and get full code execution access.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.8.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/march-2018-security-releases/Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K63025104?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medi
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/march-2018-security-releases/Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K63025104?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medi
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-7160?
CVE-2018-7160 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Node.js inspector, in 6.x and later is vulnerable to a DNS rebinding attack which could be exploited to perform remote code execution. An attack is possible from malicious websites open in a web b...
How severe is CVE-2018-7160?
CVE-2018-7160 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-7160?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodejs Node.Js.