Machine-In-The-Middle in lix
All versions of lix are vulnerable to Machine-In-The-Middle. The package accepts downloads with http and follows location header redirects for package downloads. This allows for an attacker in a privileged network position to intercept a lix package installation and redirect the download to a malicious source.
Recommendation
No fix is currently available. Consider using an alternative package until a fix is made available.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | lix | <= 15.11.4 | no fix |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-544, CWE-639- Platform
- npm
- Package
lix- Disclosed
- 16.04.2020
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-q8xg-8xwf-m598 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: lix
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This is the only known vulnerability of this package.
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