CVE-2023-45282: Openmct Prototype Pollution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4xcx-cwrq-w792
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-1321
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-45282 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) prototype pollution vulnerability (CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')) affecting Openmct libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves prototype pollution in nasa open mct. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-45282 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-45282
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4xcx-cwrq-w792
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')
Affected Product Openmct
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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:N/I:N/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 None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-45282

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

openmct fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install openmct@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 openmct

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2023-45282, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls openmct

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Openmct 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 openmct 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 Openmct, 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

In NASA Open MCT (aka openmct) before commit 545a177 is subject to a prototype pollution which can occur via an import action.

CVE-2023-45282 Affected Openmct Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openmct
npm/openmct
npm
≤ 3.0.2

References

NVD — CVE-2023-45282 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-45282
Openmct Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nasa/openmct/pull/7094/commits/545a1770c523ecc3410dca884c6809d5ff0f9d52
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/nasa/openmct/commit/2243381d527c0d84cc48e9ace78be7cda5363612
Openmct Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nasa/openmct
Openmct Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nasa/openmct/compare/v3.0.2...v3.1.0
nasa.github.io/openmct WEB
https://nasa.github.io/openmct
www.linkedin.com/pulse/prototype-pol... WEB
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/prototype-pollution-nasas-open-mct-cve-2023-45282

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45282?
CVE-2023-45282 is a security vulnerability in Openmct involving Prototype Pollution in NASA Open MCT under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution').
Which Openmct versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: openmct.
What version fixes CVE-2023-45282?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openmct affected?
Yes, openmct 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-2023-45282?
CVE-2023-45282 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-45282?
CVE-2023-45282 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-2023-45282?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls openmct'. 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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