CVE-2022-36127: Skywalking backend js Apache SkyWalking NodeJS Agent Can Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8gpg-466c-5cpj
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CVSS 7.5
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-36127 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) apache skywalking nodejs agent can vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Skywalking backend js libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves apache skywalking nodejs agent can lose availability if header includes illegal skywalking header. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.5.1.

CVE-2022-36127 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-36127
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8gpg-466c-5cpj
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Skywalking backend js
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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:N/A:H).

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 None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-36127

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Skywalking backend 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.

skywalking-backend-js fixed: 0.5.1 
npm install skywalking-backend-js@0.5.1
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 skywalking-backend-js

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-36127, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls skywalking-backend-js

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Skywalking backend js in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.5.1), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls skywalking-backend-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 General Security Weakness. In Skywalking backend 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

A vulnerability in Apache SkyWalking NodeJS Agent prior to 0.5.1. The vulnerability will cause NodeJS services that has this agent installed to be unavailable if the OAP is unhealthy and NodeJS agent can't establish the connection.

CVE-2022-36127 Affected Skywalking backend js Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.5.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
skywalking-backend-js
npm/skywalking-backend-js
npm
< 0.5.1
0.5.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-36127 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36127
Skywalking backend js Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/skywalking-nodejs
lists.apache.org/thread/x238wo4r5goy... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/x238wo4r5goy39dxdjcmlofp6gcdnqr3
skywalking.apache.org/events/release-apac... WEB
https://skywalking.apache.org/events/release-apache-skywalking-nodejs-0-5-1
Skywalking backend js Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/18/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36127?
CVE-2022-36127 is a security vulnerability in Skywalking backend js involving Apache SkyWalking NodeJS Agent can lose availability if header includes illegal SkyWalking header under General Security Weakness.
Which Skywalking backend js versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.5.1 across affected packages: skywalking-backend-js.
What version fixes CVE-2022-36127?
Upgrading to 0.5.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is skywalking-backend-js affected?
Yes, skywalking-backend-js is affected in releases prior to 0.5.1. Upgrade your dependency to 0.5.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36127?
CVE-2022-36127 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-36127?
CVE-2022-36127 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2022-36127?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls skywalking-backend-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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