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GHSA-82v2-mx6x-wq7q
No affected components available
Impact
Default file permissions for log files created by the file, fileSync and dateFile appenders are world-readable (in unix). This could cause problems if log files contain sensitive information. This would affect any users that have not supplied their own permissions for the files via the mode parameter in the config.
Patches
Fixed by:
- https://github.com/log4js-node/log4js-node/pull/1141
- https://github.com/log4js-node/streamroller/pull/87
Released to NPM in log4js@6.4.0
Workarounds
Every version of log4js published allows passing the mode parameter to the configuration of file appenders, see the documentation for details.
References
Thanks to ranjit-git for raising the issue, and to @lamweili for fixing the problem.
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open an issue in logj4s-node
- Ask a question in the slack channel
- Email us at gareth.nomiddlename@gmail.com
The vulnerability requires local access to the device to be exploited. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker needs basic access or low-level privileges. No user interaction is needed for the attacker to exploit this vulnerability. The impact is confined to the system where the vulnerability exists. There is a high impact on the confidentiality of the information.
Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.
The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.
We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.
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