GHSA-8g29-8xwr-qmhr: @grackle ai/server @grackle-ai/server JSON.parse Lacks Try-catch Logic Vulnerability

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CWE-754
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-8g29-8xwr-qmhr is a LOW @grackle-ai/server json.parse lacks try-catch logic vulnerability (CWE-754: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions) affecting @grackle ai/server libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves @grackle-ai/server json.parse lacks try-catch logic in its grpc service adapterconfig handling. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.70.6.

GHSA-8g29-8xwr-qmhr at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8g29-8xwr-qmhr
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-754: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions
Affected Product @grackle ai/server
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-8g29-8xwr-qmhr

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: 0.70.6 
npm install @grackle-ai/server@0.70.6
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-8g29-8xwr-qmhr, 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 0.70.6), 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-754: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions, where the product does not check or incorrectly checks for unusual or exceptional conditions that are not expected to occur frequently during day to day operation of the product. 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 `JSON.parse(env.adapterConfig)` is called without error handling in three locations within the gRPC service. While the data originates from the server's own SQLite database and should always be valid JSON, database corruption, migration errors, or unexpected state could cause an unhandled exception that crashes the gRPC handler. Additionally, the parsed result is cast as `Record<string, unknown>` and passed to adapter methods without property validation, creating a theoretical prototype pollution surface if the database is compromised. **Affected code:** - `packages/server/src/grpc-service.ts:415` — `reconnectOrProvision` handler - `packages/server/src/grpc-service.ts:482` — `stopEnvironment` handler - `packages/server/src/grpc-service.ts:498` — `destroyEnvironment` handler ### Patches **Fix:** Wrap in try-catch and return a meaningful gRPC error: ```typescript let config: Record<string, unknown>; try { config = JSON.parse(env.adapterConfig) as Record<string, unknown>; } catch { throw new ConnectError("Invalid adapter configuration", Code.Internal); } ``` ### Workarounds Ensure database integrity. Back up the SQLite database regularly. ### Resources - CWE-754: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions - File: `packages/server/src/grpc-service.ts`

GHSA-8g29-8xwr-qmhr Affected @grackle ai/server Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.70.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@grackle-ai/server
npm/@grackle-ai/server
npm
< 0.70.6
0.70.6

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/nick-pape/grackle/security/advisories/GHSA-8g29-8xwr-qmhr
@grackle ai/server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nick-pape/grackle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-8g29-8xwr-qmhr?
GHSA-8g29-8xwr-qmhr is a security vulnerability in @grackle ai/server involving @grackle-ai/server JSON.parse lacks try-catch logic in its gRPC Service AdapterConfig Handling under CWE-754: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions.
Which @grackle ai/server versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.70.6 across affected packages: @grackle-ai/server.
What version fixes GHSA-8g29-8xwr-qmhr?
Upgrading to 0.70.6 (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 0.70.6. Upgrade your dependency to 0.70.6 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-8g29-8xwr-qmhr?
GHSA-8g29-8xwr-qmhr is classified under CWE-754: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions (The product does not check or incorrectly checks for unusual or exceptional conditions that are not expected to occur frequently during day to day operation of the product.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-8g29-8xwr-qmhr?
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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  "summary" : "@grackle-ai/server JSON.parse lacks try-catch logic in its gRPC Service AdapterConfig Handling",
  "details" : "### Impact\n\n`JSON.parse(env.adapterConfig)` is called without error handling in three locations within the gRPC service. While the data originates from the server's own SQLite database and should always be valid JSON, database corruption, migration errors, or unexpected state could cause an unhandled exception that crashes the gRPC handler.\n\nAdditionally, the parsed result is cast as `Record<string, unknown>` and passed to adapter methods without property validation, creating a theoretical prototype pollution surface if the database is compromised.\n\n**Affected code:**\n- `packages/server/src/grpc-service.ts:415` — `reconnectOrProvision` handler\n- `packages/server/src/grpc-service.ts:482` — `stopEnvironment` handler\n- `packages/server/src/grpc-service.ts:498` — `destroyEnvironment` handler\n\n### Patches\n\n**Fix:** Wrap in try-catch and return a meaningful gRPC error:\n```typescript\nlet config: Record<string, unknown>;\ntry {\n  config = JSON.parse(env.adapterConfig) as Record<string, unknown>;\n} catch {\n  throw new ConnectError(\"Invalid adapter configuration\", Code.Internal);\n}\n```\n\n### Workarounds\n\nEnsure database integrity. Back up the SQLite database regularly.\n\n### Resources\n\n- CWE-754: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions\n- File: `packages/server/src/grpc-service.ts`",
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