CVE-2017-16018 (Medium) detected in restify-4.0.3.tgz

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CVE-2017-16018 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - restify-4.0.3.tgz

REST framework

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/restify/-/restify-4.0.3.tgz

Path to dependency file: /todoapp/nodejs_api/package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /todoapp/nodejs_api/node_modules/restify/package.json,/todoapp/nodejs/node_modules/restify/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **restify-4.0.3.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

Restify is a framework for building REST APIs. Restify >=2.0.0 <=4.0.4 using URL encoded script tags in a non-existent URL, an attacker can get script to run in some browsers.

Publish Date: 2018-06-04

URL: CVE-2017-16018

CVSS 3 Score Details (6.1)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: Required - Scope: Changed - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: Low - Integrity Impact: Low - Availability Impact: None

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16018

Release Date: 2018-06-04

Fix Resolution: 4.1.0

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