CVE-2022-0122: Node forge Open Redirect Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8fr3-hfg3-gpgp
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-601
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-0122 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) open redirect vulnerability (CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')) affecting Node forge libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves open redirect in node-forge. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.0.

CVE-2022-0122 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-0122
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8fr3-hfg3-gpgp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Affected Product Node forge
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-0122

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

node-forge fixed: 1.0.0 
npm install node-forge@1.0.0
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 node-forge

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-0122, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls node-forge

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Node forge in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls node-forge 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-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect'), where the web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect. In Node forge, 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

parseUrl functionality in node-forge mishandles certain uses of backslash such as `https:/\/\/\` and interprets the URI as a relative path.

CVE-2022-0122 Affected Node forge Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
node-forge
npm/node-forge
npm
< 1.0.0
1.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-0122 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0122
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/commit/db8016c805371e72b06d8e2edfe0ace0df934a5e
Node forge Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge
huntr.dev/bounties/41852c50-3... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/41852c50-3c6d-4703-8c55-4db27164a4ae

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0122?
CVE-2022-0122 is a security vulnerability in Node forge involving Open Redirect in node-forge under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect').
Which Node forge versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.0 across affected packages: node-forge.
What version fixes CVE-2022-0122?
Upgrading to 1.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is node-forge affected?
Yes, node-forge is affected in releases prior to 1.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0122?
CVE-2022-0122 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-0122?
CVE-2022-0122 is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') (The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2022-0122?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls node-forge'. 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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