Description
console-io is a module that allows users to implement a web console in their application. A malicious user could bypass the authentication and execute any command that the user who is running the console-io application 2.2.13 and earlier is able to run. This means that if console-io was running from root, the attacker would have full access to the system. This vulnerability exists because the console-io application does not configure socket.io to require authentication, which allows a malicious user to connect via a websocket to send commands and receive the response.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| HackerOne | console-io node module | <=2.2.13 |
References
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/90Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/90Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- May 31, 2018
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified