Vulnerability Description
The openssl (aka node-openssl) NPM package through 2.0.0 was characterized as "a nonsense wrapper with no real purpose" by its author, and accepts an opts argument that contains a verb field (used for command execution). NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Node-Openssl Project | Node-Openssl | <= 2.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gist.github.com/mcoimbra/b05a55a5760172dccaa0a827647ad63eExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/tree/main/malicious/npmPatch
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/opensslProduct
- https://gist.github.com/mcoimbra/b05a55a5760172dccaa0a827647ad63eExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/tree/main/malicious/npmPatch
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/opensslProduct
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-49210?
CVE-2023-49210 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The openssl (aka node-openssl) NPM package through 2.0.0 was characterized as "a nonsense wrapper with no real purpose" by its author, and accepts an opts argument that contains a verb field (used for...
How severe is CVE-2023-49210?
CVE-2023-49210 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-49210?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Node-Openssl Project Node-Openssl.