CVE-2024-1163: Mapshaper Path Traversal Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8m36-62rw-9mxw
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CVSS 6.8
CWE-400 CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-1163 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.8) path traversal vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Mapshaper libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves mapshaper path traversal vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.6.44.

CVE-2024-1163 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-1163
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8m36-62rw-9mxw
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.8
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product Mapshaper
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L).

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-1163

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

mapshaper fixed: 0.6.44 
npm install mapshaper@0.6.44
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 mapshaper

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-1163, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls mapshaper

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mapshaper in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.6.44), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls mapshaper 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-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. In Mapshaper, 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

Path Traversal in GitHub repository mbloch/mapshaper prior to 0.6.44.

CVE-2024-1163 Affected Mapshaper Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.6.44
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mapshaper
npm/mapshaper
npm
< 0.6.44
0.6.44

References

NVD — CVE-2024-1163 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-1163
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/mbloch/mapshaper/commit/7437d903c0a87802c3751fc529d2de7098094c72
Mapshaper Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mbloch/mapshaper
huntr.com/bounties/c1cbc18b-e... WEB
https://huntr.com/bounties/c1cbc18b-e4ab-4332-ad13-0033f0f976f5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1163?
CVE-2024-1163 is a security vulnerability in Mapshaper involving mapshaper Path Traversal vulnerability under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Mapshaper versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.6.44 across affected packages: mapshaper.
What version fixes CVE-2024-1163?
Upgrading to 0.6.44 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mapshaper affected?
Yes, mapshaper is affected in releases prior to 0.6.44. Upgrade your dependency to 0.6.44 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-1163?
CVE-2024-1163 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-1163?
CVE-2024-1163 is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2024-1163?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls mapshaper'. 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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