GHSA-5j4m-89xf-mf5p: Parcel bundler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-5j4m-89xf-mf5p is a MODERATE remote code execution vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Parcel bundler libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves missing origin validation in parcel-bundler. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.10.0.

GHSA-5j4m-89xf-mf5p at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5j4m-89xf-mf5p
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Parcel bundler
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-5j4m-89xf-mf5p

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

parcel-bundler fixed: 1.10.0 
npm install parcel-bundler@1.10.0
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 parcel-bundler

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-5j4m-89xf-mf5p, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls parcel-bundler

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Parcel bundler in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.10.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls parcel-bundler 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 General Security Weakness. In Parcel bundler, 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

Withdrawn: Duplicate of GHSA-37q6-576q-vgr7

GHSA-5j4m-89xf-mf5p Affected Parcel bundler Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.10.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
parcel-bundler
npm/parcel-bundler
npm
< 1.10.0
1.10.0

References

Parcel bundler Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/parcel-bundler/parcel/issues/1783
Parcel bundler Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/parcel-bundler/parcel/pull/1794
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/parcel-bundler/parcel/commit/066e0bf6bd26b15c78bd47df023452e4b20073e4
www.npmjs.com/advisories/721 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/721

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-5j4m-89xf-mf5p?
GHSA-5j4m-89xf-mf5p is a security vulnerability in Parcel bundler involving Missing Origin Validation in parcel-bundler under General Security Weakness.
Which Parcel bundler versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.10.0 across affected packages: parcel-bundler.
What version fixes GHSA-5j4m-89xf-mf5p?
Upgrading to 1.10.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is parcel-bundler affected?
Yes, parcel-bundler is affected in releases prior to 1.10.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.10.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-5j4m-89xf-mf5p?
GHSA-5j4m-89xf-mf5p is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-5j4m-89xf-mf5p?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls parcel-bundler'. 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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  "modified" : "2020-08-27T22:58:46Z",
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    "severity" : "MODERATE",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2019-06-04T15:44:00Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : null
  }
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