Description
Improper input validation of octal strings in netmask npm package v1.0.6 and below allows unauthenticated remote attackers to perform indeterminate SSRF, RFI, and LFI attacks on many of the dependent packages. A remote unauthenticated attacker can bypass packages relying on netmask to filter IPs and reach critical VPN or LAN hosts.
Recommendation
Update the netmask package to the latest compatible version. Followings are version details:
- Affected version(s): < 1.1.0
- Patched version(s): 1.1.0
References
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See something that needs correcting? Let us knowUpdated February 01, 2023