ws-1.1.1.tgz: 2 vulnerabilities (highest severity is: 7.5)

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Vulnerable Library - ws-1.1.1.tgz

simple to use, blazing fast and thoroughly tested websocket client, server and console for node.js, up-to-date against RFC-6455

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/ws/-/ws-1.1.1.tgz

Path to dependency file: /package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/ws/package.json

Found in HEAD commit: 8d2ce0ee47ab358fa088ef24459333fc9b8efeaa

Vulnerabilities

CVE	Severity	CVSS	Dependency	Type	Fixed in (ws version)	Remediation Possible**
WS-2017-0421	High	7.5	ws-1.1.1.tgz	Direct	1.1.5	✅
WS-2017-0107	High	7.4	ws-1.1.1.tgz	Direct	1.1.2	✅

**In some cases, Remediation PR cannot be created automatically for a vulnerability despite the availability of remediation

Details

WS-2017-0421

Vulnerable Library - ws-1.1.1.tgz

simple to use, blazing fast and thoroughly tested websocket client, server and console for node.js, up-to-date against RFC-6455

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/ws/-/ws-1.1.1.tgz

Path to dependency file: /package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/ws/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy:

• ❌ ws-1.1.1.tgz (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: 8d2ce0ee47ab358fa088ef24459333fc9b8efeaa

Found in base branch: main

Vulnerability Details

Denial of Service vulnerability was found in ws npm package 0.2.6 through 1.1.4 and 2.0.0 through 3.3.0. ws can crash when a specially crafted Sec-WebSocket-Extensions header containing Object.prototype property names as extension or parameter names are sent.

Publish Date: 2017-11-08

URL: WS-2017-0421

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.5)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Unchanged
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: None
  • Integrity Impact: None
  • Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: GHSA-5v72-xg48-5rpm

Release Date: 2017-11-08

Fix Resolution: 1.1.5

⛑️ Automatic Remediation will be attempted for this issue.

WS-2017-0107

Vulnerable Library - ws-1.1.1.tgz

simple to use, blazing fast and thoroughly tested websocket client, server and console for node.js, up-to-date against RFC-6455

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/ws/-/ws-1.1.1.tgz

Path to dependency file: /package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/ws/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy:

• ❌ ws-1.1.1.tgz (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: 8d2ce0ee47ab358fa088ef24459333fc9b8efeaa

Found in base branch: main

Vulnerability Details

websockets uses Math.random function to generate masking key. This function is not random enough allowing an attacker to easily guess the key. Having the key an attacker can read the payload causing potential information disclosure.

Publish Date: 2016-09-20

URL: WS-2017-0107

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.4)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Adjacent
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Changed
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: High
  • Integrity Impact: None
  • Availability Impact: None

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Release Date: 2016-09-20

Fix Resolution: 1.1.2

⛑️ Automatic Remediation will be attempted for this issue.

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⛑️Automatic Remediation will be attempted for this issue.