CVE-2024-38993: Jsonic Jsonic Was Discovered To Contain Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4wm9-3qmv-gvxj
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-1321 CWE-94
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-38993 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) jsonic was discovered to contain vulnerability (CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')) affecting Jsonic libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves jsonic was discovered to contain a prototype pollution via the function empty.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-38993 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-38993
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4wm9-3qmv-gvxj
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')
Affected Product Jsonic
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-38993

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

jsonic fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install jsonic@Latest secure release
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 jsonic

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-38993, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls jsonic

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

Note: The npm ls jsonic 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-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution'), where the product receives input from an upstream component that specifies attributes that are to be initialized or updated in an object, but it does not properly control modifications of attributes of the object prototype. In Jsonic, 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

rjrodger jsonic-next v2.12.1 was discovered to contain a prototype pollution via the function empty. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via injecting arbitrary properties.

CVE-2024-38993 Affected Jsonic Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
jsonic
npm/jsonic
npm
≤ 2.12.1

References

NVD — CVE-2024-38993 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38993
Jsonic Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://gist.github.com/mestrtee/9a2b522d59c53f31f45c1edb96459693
Jsonic Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jsonicjs/jsonic

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38993?
CVE-2024-38993 is a security vulnerability in Jsonic involving jsonic was discovered to contain a prototype pollution via the function empty. under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution').
Which Jsonic versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: jsonic.
What version fixes CVE-2024-38993?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jsonic affected?
Yes, jsonic is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-38993?
CVE-2024-38993 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-38993?
CVE-2024-38993 is classified under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution') (The product receives input from an upstream component that specifies attributes that are to be initialized or updated in an object, but it does not properly control modifications of attributes of the object prototype.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2024-38993?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls jsonic'. 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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