CVE-2017-18869 (Low) detected in chownr-1.0.1.tgz - autoclosed

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CVE-2017-18869 - Low Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - chownr-1.0.1.tgz

like `chown -R`

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/chownr/-/chownr-1.0.1.tgz

Path to dependency file: nodegoat/package.json

Path to vulnerable library: nodegoat/node_modules/npm/node_modules/chownr/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy: - grunt-npm-install-0.3.1.tgz (Root Library) - npm-3.10.10.tgz - :x: **chownr-1.0.1.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: a7cf759168f0c98d6d469e2711fda2875be7080b

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

A TOCTOU issue in the chownr package before 1.1.0 for Node.js 10.10 could allow a local attacker to trick it into descending into unintended directories via symlink attacks.

Publish Date: 2020-06-15

URL: CVE-2017-18869

CVSS 3 Score Details (2.5)

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

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-18869

Release Date: 2020-06-15

Fix Resolution: 1.1.0

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by WhiteSource because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the WhiteSource inventory.