GHSA-5c7w-4wm3-85vw: @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs GraphQL Gql Tag Allows Metacharacter Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-5c7w-4wm3-85vw is a MODERATE graphql gql tag allows metacharacter vulnerability (CWE-943: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic) affecting @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves graphql gql tag allows metacharacter injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.2.136.

GHSA-5c7w-4wm3-85vw at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5c7w-4wm3-85vw
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-943: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic
Affected Product @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-5c7w-4wm3-85vw

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

@asymmetric-effort/specifyjs fixed: 0.2.136 
npm install @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs@0.2.136
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 @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-5c7w-4wm3-85vw, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.2.136), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs 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-943: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic, where the product generates a query intended to access or manipulate data in a data store such as a database, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that can modify the intended logic of the query. In @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs, 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

## Finding **Location**: `core/src/client/graphql.ts:66-80` The `gql` template tag function warned about interpolated values containing GraphQL metacharacters (`{}():`) but still concatenated them into the query string, enabling potential GraphQL injection. ## Status **Fixed in v0.2.136** — The `gql` function now throws an error when metacharacters are detected in interpolated values, forcing developers to use the `variables` parameter.

GHSA-5c7w-4wm3-85vw Affected @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.2.136
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@asymmetric-effort/specifyjs
npm/@asymmetric-effort/specifyjs
npm
< 0.2.136
0.2.136

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/asymmetric-effort/specifyjs/security/advisories/GHSA-5c7w-4wm3-85vw
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/asymmetric-effort/specifyjs/commit/25d1fb491d99479efdf501f5f75e0bb80c908f0a
@asymmetric-effort/specifyjs Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/asymmetric-effort/specifyjs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-5c7w-4wm3-85vw?
GHSA-5c7w-4wm3-85vw is a security vulnerability in @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs involving GraphQL gql tag allows metacharacter injection under CWE-943: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic.
Which @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.2.136 across affected packages: @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs.
What version fixes GHSA-5c7w-4wm3-85vw?
Upgrading to 0.2.136 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs affected?
Yes, @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs is affected in releases prior to 0.2.136. Upgrade your dependency to 0.2.136 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-5c7w-4wm3-85vw?
GHSA-5c7w-4wm3-85vw is classified under CWE-943: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic (The product generates a query intended to access or manipulate data in a data store such as a database, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that can modify the intended logic of the query.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-5c7w-4wm3-85vw?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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