GHSA-4q8f-5xxj-946r: Addax Command Injection Vulnerability

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CWE-77
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-4q8f-5xxj-946r is a HIGH command injection vulnerability (CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')) affecting Addax libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves command injection in addax. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.1.0.

GHSA-4q8f-5xxj-946r at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4q8f-5xxj-946r
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Affected Product Addax
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-4q8f-5xxj-946r

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

addax fixed: 1.1.0 
npm install addax@1.1.0
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 addax

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-4q8f-5xxj-946r, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls addax

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Addax in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.1.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls addax 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-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Addax, 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 `addax` prior to 1.1.0 are vulnerable to Command Injection. The package does not validate user input on the `presignPath` function which receives input directly from the API endpoint. Exploiting the vulnerability requires authentication. This may allow attackers to run arbitrary commands in the system. ## Recommendation Upgrade to version 1.1.0 or later.

GHSA-4q8f-5xxj-946r Affected Addax Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.1.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
addax
npm/addax
npm
< 1.1.0
1.1.0

References

www.npmjs.com/advisories/954 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/954

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-4q8f-5xxj-946r?
GHSA-4q8f-5xxj-946r is a security vulnerability in Addax involving Command Injection in addax under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection').
Which Addax versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.1.0 across affected packages: addax.
What version fixes GHSA-4q8f-5xxj-946r?
Upgrading to 1.1.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is addax affected?
Yes, addax is affected in releases prior to 1.1.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.1.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-4q8f-5xxj-946r?
GHSA-4q8f-5xxj-946r is classified under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-4q8f-5xxj-946r?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls addax'. 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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  "published" : "2020-09-03T02:40:51Z",
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