CVE-2024-31207: Vite Vite's `server.fs.deny` Did Not Deny Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8jhw-289h-jh2g
CVSS 5.9
CWE-284 CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-31207 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.9) vite's `server.fs.deny` did not deny vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Vite libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves vite's `server.fs.deny` did not deny requests for patterns with directories.. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.9.18, 3.2.10, 4.5.3, 5.0.13, 5.1.7, 5.2.6.

CVE-2024-31207 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-31207
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8jhw-289h-jh2g
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Vite
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.9

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-31207

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

vite fixed: 2.9.18
npm install vite@2.9.18
vite fixed: 3.2.10
npm install vite@3.2.10
vite fixed: 4.5.3
npm install vite@4.5.3
vite fixed: 5.0.13
npm install vite@5.0.13
vite fixed: 5.1.7
npm install vite@5.1.7
vite fixed: 5.2.6
npm install vite@5.2.6
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 vite

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-31207, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls vite

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Vite in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.9.18), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls vite 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In Vite, 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

### Summary [Vite dev server option](https://vitejs.dev/config/server-options.html#server-fs-deny) `server.fs.deny` did not deny requests for patterns with directories. An example of such a pattern is `/foo/**/*`. ### Impact Only apps setting a custom `server.fs.deny` that includes a pattern with directories, and explicitly exposing the Vite dev server to the network (using `--host` or [`server.host` config option](https://vitejs.dev/config/server-options.html#server-host)) are affected. ### Patches Fixed in vite@5.2.6, vite@5.1.7, vite@5.0.13, vite@4.5.3, vite@3.2.10, vite@2.9.18 ### Details `server.fs.deny` uses picomatch with the config of `{ matchBase: true }`. [matchBase](https://github.com/micromatch/picomatch/blob/master/README.md#options:~:text=Description-,basename,-boolean) only matches the basename of the file, not the path due to a bug (https://github.com/micromatch/picomatch/issues/89). The vite config docs read like you should be able to set fs.deny to glob with picomatch. Vite also does not set `{ dot: true }` and that causes [dotfiles not to be denied](https://github.com/micromatch/picomatch/blob/master/README.md#options:~:text=error%20is%20thrown.-,dot,-boolean) unless they are explicitly defined. **Reproduction** Set fs.deny to `['**/.git/**']` and then curl for `/.git/config`. * with `matchBase: true`, you can get any file under `.git/` (config, HEAD, etc). * with `matchBase: false`, you cannot get any file under `.git/` (config, HEAD, etc).

CVE-2024-31207 Affected Vite Versions

6 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.9.183.2.104.5.35.0.135.1.75.2.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
vite
npm
≥ 2.7.0
< 2.9.18
2.9.18
vite
npm
≥ 3.0.0
< 3.2.10
3.2.10
vite
npm
≥ 4.0.0
< 4.5.3
4.5.3
vite
npm
≥ 5.0.0
< 5.0.13
5.0.13
vite
npm
≥ 5.1.0
< 5.1.7
5.1.7
vite
npm
≥ 5.2.0
< 5.2.6
5.2.6

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-31207?
CVE-2024-31207 is a security vulnerability in Vite involving Vite's `server.fs.deny` did not deny requests for patterns with directories. under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Vite versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.9.18, 3.2.10, 4.5.3, 5.0.13, 5.1.7, 5.2.6 across affected packages: vite.
What version fixes CVE-2024-31207?
Upgrading to 2.9.18, 3.2.10, 4.5.3, 5.0.13, 5.1.7, 5.2.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is vite affected?
Yes, vite is affected in releases prior to 2.9.18, 3.2.10, 4.5.3, 5.0.13, 5.1.7, 5.2.6. Upgrade your dependency to 2.9.18, 3.2.10, 4.5.3, 5.0.13, 5.1.7, 5.2.6 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-31207?
CVE-2024-31207 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-31207?
CVE-2024-31207 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2024-31207?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls vite'. 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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