xmlhttprequest-ssl up to 1.6.0 on Node.js certificate validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in xmlhttprequest-ssl up to 1.6.0 on Node.js. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation results in certificate validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2021-31597. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in xmlhttprequest-ssl up to 1.6.0 on Node.js (JavaScript Library). This affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a certificate validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-295. The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 04/23/2021. It is possible to read the advisory at people.kingsds.network. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-31597. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1587.003 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 1.6.1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Certificate validation
CWE: CWE-295 / CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: xmlhttprequest-ssl 1.6.1
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

04/22/2021 🔍
04/23/2021 +1 days 🔍
04/23/2021 +0 days 🔍
04/29/2021 +6 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: people.kingsds.network
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-31597 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-31597
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-173811

Entryinfo

Created: 04/23/2021 14:19
Updated: 04/29/2021 09:18
Changes: 04/23/2021 14:19 (40), 04/29/2021 09:18 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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