GHSA-4j6x-w426-6rc6: @cubejs backend/api gateway Default Express Middleware Security Check Vulnerability

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GHSA-4j6x-w426-6rc6 is a HIGH default express middleware security check vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting @cubejs backend/api gateway libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves default express middleware security check is ignored in production. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.11.17.

GHSA-4j6x-w426-6rc6 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4j6x-w426-6rc6
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product @cubejs backend/api gateway
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-4j6x-w426-6rc6

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

@cubejs-backend/api-gateway fixed: 0.11.17 
npm install @cubejs-backend/api-gateway@0.11.17
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 @cubejs-backend/api-gateway

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-4j6x-w426-6rc6, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @cubejs-backend/api-gateway

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @cubejs backend/api gateway in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.11.17), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @cubejs-backend/api-gateway 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 General Security Weakness. In @cubejs backend/api gateway, 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

## Default Express middleware security check is ignored in production ### Impact All Cube.js deployments that use affected versions of `@cubejs-backend/api-gateway` with default express authentication middleware in production environment are affected. ### Patches @cubejs-backend/api-gateway@0.11.17 ### Workarounds Override default authentication express middleware: https://cube.dev/docs/@cubejs-backend-server-core#options-reference-check-auth-middleware ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in https://github.com/cube-js/cube.js/issues * Reach out us in community Slack: https://slack.cube.dev/

GHSA-4j6x-w426-6rc6 Affected @cubejs backend/api gateway Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.11.17
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@cubejs-backend/api-gateway
npm/@cubejs-backend/api-gateway
npm
≥ 0.11.0
< 0.11.17
0.11.17

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/cube-js/cube.js/security/advisories/GHSA-4j6x-w426-6rc6
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-4j6x-w426-6rc6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-4j6x-w426-6rc6?
GHSA-4j6x-w426-6rc6 is a security vulnerability in @cubejs backend/api gateway involving Default Express middleware security check is ignored in production under General Security Weakness.
Which @cubejs backend/api gateway versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.11.17 across affected packages: @cubejs-backend/api-gateway.
What version fixes GHSA-4j6x-w426-6rc6?
Upgrading to 0.11.17 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @cubejs-backend/api-gateway affected?
Yes, @cubejs-backend/api-gateway is affected in releases prior to 0.11.17. Upgrade your dependency to 0.11.17 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-4j6x-w426-6rc6?
GHSA-4j6x-w426-6rc6 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-4j6x-w426-6rc6?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @cubejs-backend/api-gateway'. 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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