CVE-2023-26133: Progressbar.js Progressbar.js Vulnerable To Prototype Pollution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-89qm-hm2x-mxm3
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CVSS 8.2
CWE-1321
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-26133 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.2) progressbar.js vulnerable to prototype pollution vulnerability (CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')) affecting Progressbar.js libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves progressbar.js vulnerable to prototype pollution. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.1.1.

CVE-2023-26133 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-26133
GHSA Identifier GHSA-89qm-hm2x-mxm3
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.2
CWE Classification CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')
Affected Product Progressbar.js
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.2

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:H/A:L).

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 High (I:H)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2023-26133

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

progressbar.js fixed: 1.1.1 
npm install progressbar.js@1.1.1
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 progressbar.js

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2023-26133, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls progressbar.js

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Progressbar.js in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.1.1), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls progressbar.js 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 Progressbar.js, 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 the package progressbar.js prior to 1.1.1 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the function extend() in the file utils.js.

CVE-2023-26133 Affected Progressbar.js Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.1.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
progressbar.js
npm/progressbar.js
npm
< 1.1.1
1.1.1

References

NVD — CVE-2023-26133 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-26133
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/kimmobrunfeldt/progressbar.js/commit/97fe68ef4beccfe84b7cba08ea1fc695e38cc04b
Progressbar.js Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/kimmobrunfeldt/progressbar.js
Progressbar.js Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/kimmobrunfeldt/progressbar.js/blob/74536b9eeeaaf51144706d918ed5a0a679631d96/src/utils.js#L18
Progressbar.js Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/kimmobrunfeldt/progressbar.js/blob/74536b9eeeaaf51144706d918ed5a0a679631d96/src/utils.js#L20
Progressbar.js Security Information SECURITY
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-PROGRESSBARJS-3184152

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-26133?
CVE-2023-26133 is a security vulnerability in Progressbar.js involving progressbar.js vulnerable to Prototype Pollution under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution').
Which Progressbar.js versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.1.1 across affected packages: progressbar.js.
What version fixes CVE-2023-26133?
Upgrading to 1.1.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is progressbar.js affected?
Yes, progressbar.js is affected in releases prior to 1.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.1.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-26133?
CVE-2023-26133 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-26133?
CVE-2023-26133 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-2023-26133?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls progressbar.js'. 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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