CVE-2018-14732 describes a vulnerability in webpack-dev-server versions prior to 3.1.6, specifically within its lib/Server.js component. This flaw allows attackers to steal a developer's code due to the WebSocket server, used for Hot Module Replacement (HMR), failing to validate the origin of incoming requests. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network without requiring user interaction, leading to a high impact on confidentiality. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 3.1.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:webpack.js:webpack-dev-server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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