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CVE-2018-12123 Detail

Description

Node.js: All versions prior to Node.js 6.15.0, 8.14.0, 10.14.0 and 11.3.0: Hostname spoofing in URL parser for javascript protocol: If a Node.js application is using url.parse() to determine the URL hostname, that hostname can be spoofed by using a mixed case "javascript:" (e.g. "javAscript:") protocol (other protocols are not affected). If security decisions are made about the URL based on the hostname, they may be incorrect.


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Hyperlink Resource
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1821 Third Party Advisory 
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1821 Third Party Advisory 
https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/november-2018-security-releases/ Patch  Vendor Advisory 
https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/november-2018-security-releases/ Patch  Vendor Advisory 
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-48 Third Party Advisory 
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-48 Third Party Advisory 
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241213-0008/

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-20 Improper Input Validation cwe source acceptance level NIST  
CWE-115 Misinterpretation of Input Node.js  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2018-12123
NVD Published Date:
11/28/2018
NVD Last Modified:
12/13/2024
Source:
Node.js