GHSA-5j35-xr4g-vwf4: @grackle ai/server @grackle-ai/server Has A Missing Secure Vulnerability

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CWE-614
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-5j35-xr4g-vwf4 is a LOW @grackle-ai/server has a missing secure vulnerability (CWE-614: Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute) affecting @grackle ai/server libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves @grackle-ai/server has a missing secure flag on session cookie. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.70.5.

GHSA-5j35-xr4g-vwf4 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5j35-xr4g-vwf4
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-614: Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute
Affected Product @grackle ai/server
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-5j35-xr4g-vwf4

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

@grackle-ai/server fixed: 0.70.5 
npm install @grackle-ai/server@0.70.5
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 @grackle-ai/server

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-5j35-xr4g-vwf4, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @grackle-ai/server

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @grackle ai/server in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.70.5), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @grackle-ai/server 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-614: Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute, where the secure attribute for sensitive cookies in https sessions is not set. In @grackle ai/server, 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

### Impact The session cookie is set with `HttpOnly; SameSite=Lax; Path=/` but does not include the `Secure` flag. This means the cookie will be sent over plain HTTP connections. Since the server binds to `127.0.0.1` by default and uses HTTP (not HTTPS), this is acceptable for localhost use. However, when `--allow-network` is used to bind to `0.0.0.0`, cookies could be transmitted over insecure network connections and intercepted by an attacker. **Affected code:** - `packages/server/src/session.ts:76` — cookie string lacks `; Secure` attribute ### Patches 0.70.5 **Fix:** Conditionally add `; Secure` when served over HTTPS or when `--allow-network` is enabled: ```typescript const securePart = isHttps ? "; Secure" : ""; return `${SESSION_COOKIE_NAME}=${cookieValue}; HttpOnly; SameSite=Lax; Path=/${securePart}; Max-Age=${maxAge}`; ``` ### Workarounds Do not use `--allow-network` over untrusted networks without a TLS-terminating reverse proxy. ### Resources - OWASP: Secure Cookie Attribute - File: `packages/server/src/session.ts`

GHSA-5j35-xr4g-vwf4 Affected @grackle ai/server Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.70.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@grackle-ai/server
npm/@grackle-ai/server
npm
< 0.70.5
0.70.5

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/nick-pape/grackle/security/advisories/GHSA-5j35-xr4g-vwf4
@grackle ai/server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nick-pape/grackle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-5j35-xr4g-vwf4?
GHSA-5j35-xr4g-vwf4 is a security vulnerability in @grackle ai/server involving @grackle-ai/server has a Missing Secure Flag on Session Cookie under CWE-614: Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute.
Which @grackle ai/server versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.70.5 across affected packages: @grackle-ai/server.
What version fixes GHSA-5j35-xr4g-vwf4?
Upgrading to 0.70.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @grackle-ai/server affected?
Yes, @grackle-ai/server is affected in releases prior to 0.70.5. Upgrade your dependency to 0.70.5 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-5j35-xr4g-vwf4?
GHSA-5j35-xr4g-vwf4 is classified under CWE-614: Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute (The Secure attribute for sensitive cookies in HTTPS sessions is not set.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-5j35-xr4g-vwf4?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @grackle-ai/server'. 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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