Vulnerability Description
Bower before 1.8.8 has a path traversal vulnerability permitting file write in arbitrary locations via install command, which allows attackers to write arbitrary files when a malicious package is extracted.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bower | Bower | < 1.8.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/bower/bower/commit/45c6bfa86f6e57731b153baca9e0b41a1cc699e3Patch
- https://hackerone.com/reports/473811ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r8ba4c628fba7181af58817d452119481adce4ba92e
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb5ac16fad337d1f3bb7079549f97d8166d0ef30826
- https://snyk.io/blog/severe-security-vulnerability-in-bowers-zip-archive-extractExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bower/bower/commit/45c6bfa86f6e57731b153baca9e0b41a1cc699e3Patch
- https://hackerone.com/reports/473811ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r8ba4c628fba7181af58817d452119481adce4ba92e
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb5ac16fad337d1f3bb7079549f97d8166d0ef30826
- https://snyk.io/blog/severe-security-vulnerability-in-bowers-zip-archive-extractExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-5484?
CVE-2019-5484 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Bower before 1.8.8 has a path traversal vulnerability permitting file write in arbitrary locations via install command, which allows attackers to write arbitrary files when a malicious package is extr...
How severe is CVE-2019-5484?
CVE-2019-5484 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-5484?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bower Bower.