CVE-2018-12120
Node.js Debug Port Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution
Description
Node.js: All versions prior to Node.js 6.15.0: Debugger port 5858 listens on any interface by default: When the debugger is enabled with `node --debug` or `node debug`, it listens to port 5858 on all interfaces by default. This may allow remote computers to attach to the debug port and evaluate arbitrary JavaScript. The default interface is now localhost. It has always been possible to start the debugger on a specific interface, such as `node --debug=localhost`. The debugger was removed in Node.js 8 and replaced with the inspector, so no versions from 8 and later are vulnerable.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 28, 2018, 5:29 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 6, 2022, 6 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
2.2
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2018-12120.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106040 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/november-2018-security-releases/ | Vendor Advisory Patch |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 06, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed CVSS V3 NIST AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.0.0 up to (including) 6.15.0 OR *cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.0.0 up to (excluding) 6.15.0 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Oct. 09, 2019
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE Node.js CWE-419 -
CWE Remap by [email protected]
Oct. 03, 2019
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CWE CWE-254 CWE-264 CWE-829 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 28, 2018
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106040 No Types Assigned http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106040 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/november-2018-security-releases/ No Types Assigned https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/november-2018-security-releases/ Patch, Vendor Advisory Added CWE CWE-254 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.0.0 up to (including) 6.15.0 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 29, 2018
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106040 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 28, 2018
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Debugger port 5858 listens on any interface by default: When the debugger is enabled with `node --debug` or `node debug`, it listens to port 5858 on all interfaces by default. This may allow remote computers to attach to the debug port and evaluate arbitrary JavaScript. The default interface is now localhost. It has always been possible to start the debugger on a specific interface, such as `node --debug=localhost`. The debugger was removed in Node.js 8 and replaced with the inspector, so no versions from 8 and later are vulnerable. Node.js: All versions prior to Node.js 6.15.0: Debugger port 5858 listens on any interface by default: When the debugger is enabled with `node --debug` or `node debug`, it listens to port 5858 on all interfaces by default. This may allow remote computers to attach to the debug port and evaluate arbitrary JavaScript. The default interface is now localhost. It has always been possible to start the debugger on a specific interface, such as `node --debug=localhost`. The debugger was removed in Node.js 8 and replaced with the inspector, so no versions from 8 and later are vulnerable.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2018-12120 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2018-12120
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.22 }} -0.01%
score
0.59695
percentile