CVE-2022-25926: Window control Window-control Vulnerable To Command Injection Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9mjx-wfqp-j5ph
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CVSS 7.8
CWE-77
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-25926 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.8) window-control vulnerable to command injection vulnerability (CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')) affecting Window control libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves window-control vulnerable to command injection due to improper input sanitization. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.4.5.

CVE-2022-25926 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-25926
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9mjx-wfqp-j5ph
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8
CWE Classification CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Affected Product Window control
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.8

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-25926

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

window-control fixed: 1.4.5 
npm install window-control@1.4.5
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 window-control

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-25926, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls window-control

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Window control in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.4.5), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls window-control 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-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Window control, 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

window-control is an npm package that provides tools to manage window focus. Versions before 1.4.5 are vulnerable to Command Injection via the `sendKeys` function due to improper input sanitization.

CVE-2022-25926 Affected Window control Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.4.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
window-control
npm/window-control
npm
< 1.4.5
1.4.5

References

NVD — CVE-2022-25926 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25926
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/bruno-robert/window-control/commit/075c854534a749d887655a906759f5a7eee95173
Window control Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/bruno-robert/window-control
Window control Release RELEASE
https://github.com/bruno-robert/window-control/releases/tag/v1.4.5
Window control Security Information SECURITY
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-WINDOWCONTROL-3186345

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25926?
CVE-2022-25926 is a security vulnerability in Window control involving window-control vulnerable to Command Injection due to improper input sanitization under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection').
Which Window control versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.4.5 across affected packages: window-control.
What version fixes CVE-2022-25926?
Upgrading to 1.4.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is window-control affected?
Yes, window-control is affected in releases prior to 1.4.5. Upgrade your dependency to 1.4.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-25926?
CVE-2022-25926 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-25926?
CVE-2022-25926 is classified under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2022-25926?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls window-control'. 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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