Severity

Medium

Analysis Summary

Node.js npm-registry-fetch module could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the storing of user credentials in the log file. By gaining access to the log files, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain user credentials, and use this information to launch further attacks against the affected system.

Impact

Exposure of sensitive Information

Affected Vendors

NodeJs

Affected Products

• Node.js npm-registry-fetch 4.0.4
• Node.js npm-registry-fetch 8.1.0

Remediation

Upgrade to the latest version of npm-registry-fetch (4.0.5, 8.1.1 or later)