GHSA-5mrr-rgp6-x4gr: Marsdb Command Injection Vulnerability

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CWE-77
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-5mrr-rgp6-x4gr is a CRITICAL command injection vulnerability (CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')) affecting Marsdb libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves command injection in marsdb. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-5mrr-rgp6-x4gr at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5mrr-rgp6-x4gr
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Affected Product Marsdb
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-5mrr-rgp6-x4gr

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

marsdb fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install marsdb@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 marsdb

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-5mrr-rgp6-x4gr, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls marsdb

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Marsdb 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 marsdb 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-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Marsdb, 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

All versions of `marsdb` are vulnerable to Command Injection. In the `DocumentMatcher` class, selectors on `$where` clauses are passed to a Function constructor unsanitized. This allows attackers to run arbitrary commands in the system when the function is executed. ## Recommendation No fix is currently available. Consider using an alternative package until a fix is made available.

GHSA-5mrr-rgp6-x4gr Affected Marsdb Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
marsdb
npm/marsdb
npm
≥ 0.0.0

References

Marsdb Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/bkimminich/juice-shop/issues/1173
www.npmjs.com/advisories/1122 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1122

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-5mrr-rgp6-x4gr?
GHSA-5mrr-rgp6-x4gr is a security vulnerability in Marsdb involving Command Injection in marsdb under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection').
Which Marsdb versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: marsdb.
What version fixes GHSA-5mrr-rgp6-x4gr?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is marsdb affected?
Yes, marsdb is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-5mrr-rgp6-x4gr?
GHSA-5mrr-rgp6-x4gr is classified under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-5mrr-rgp6-x4gr?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls marsdb'. 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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  "published" : "2020-09-03T19:39:05Z",
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