CVE-2018-1002204: Adm zip Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3v6h-hqm4-2rg6
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-1002204 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) arbitrary file write vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Adm zip libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves arbitrary file write in adm-zip. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.4.11.

CVE-2018-1002204 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-1002204
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3v6h-hqm4-2rg6
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Adm zip
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2018-1002204

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Adm zip dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

adm-zip fixed: 0.4.11 
npm install adm-zip@0.4.11
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls adm-zip

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2018-1002204, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls adm-zip

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Adm zip in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.4.11), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls adm-zip command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. In Adm zip, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Versions of `adm-zip` before 0.4.9 are vulnerable to arbitrary file write when used to extract a specifically crafted archive that contains path traversal filenames (`../../file.txt` for example). ## Recommendation Update to version 0.4.9 or later.

CVE-2018-1002204 Affected Adm zip Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.4.11
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
adm-zip
npm/adm-zip
npm
< 0.4.11
0.4.11

References

NVD — CVE-2018-1002204 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1002204
Adm zip Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/cthackers/adm-zip/pull/212
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/cthackers/adm-zip/commit/62f64004fefb894c523a7143e8a88ebe6c84df25
hackerone.com/reports/362118 WEB
https://hackerone.com/reports/362118
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-3v6h-hqm4-2rg6
Adm zip Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/snyk/zip-slip-vulnerability
snyk.io/research/zip-slip-v... WEB
https://snyk.io/research/zip-slip-vulnerability
snyk.io/vuln/npm:adm-zip:20... WEB
https://snyk.io/vuln/npm:adm-zip:20180415
www.npmjs.com/advisories/681 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/681
www.npmjs.com/advisories/994 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/994
Adm zip Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107001

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1002204?
CVE-2018-1002204 is a security vulnerability in Adm zip involving Arbitrary File Write in adm-zip under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Adm zip versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.4.11 across affected packages: adm-zip.
What version fixes CVE-2018-1002204?
Upgrading to 0.4.11 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is adm-zip affected?
Yes, adm-zip is affected in releases prior to 0.4.11. Upgrade your dependency to 0.4.11 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1002204?
CVE-2018-1002204 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-1002204?
CVE-2018-1002204 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2018-1002204?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls adm-zip'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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