CVE-2022-37616: Withdrawn Improperly Controlled Modification Of Object Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9pgh-qqpf-7wqj
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-1321
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-37616 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) improperly controlled modification of object vulnerability (CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')) affecting Withdrawn libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves improperly controlled modification of object prototype attributes ('prototype pollution') in @xmldom/xmldom and xmldom. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.8.3, 0.9.0-beta.2, 0.7.6.

CVE-2022-37616 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-37616
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9pgh-qqpf-7wqj
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')
Affected Product Withdrawn
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:H/I:H/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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-37616

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Withdrawn dependencies to a patched release.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

@xmldom/xmldom fixed: 0.8.3 
npm install @xmldom/xmldom@0.8.3
xmldom fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install xmldom@Latest secure release
@xmldom/xmldom fixed: 0.9.0-beta.2 
npm install @xmldom/xmldom@0.9.0-beta.2
@xmldom/xmldom fixed: 0.7.6 
npm install @xmldom/xmldom@0.7.6
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 @xmldom/xmldom

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-37616, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @xmldom/xmldom

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Withdrawn in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.8.3), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @xmldom/xmldom 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-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution'), where the product receives input from an upstream component that specifies attributes that are to be initialized or updated in an object, but it does not properly control modifications of attributes of the object prototype. In Withdrawn, 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

## Withdrawn This advisory has been withdrawn because the maintainers of `@xmldom/xmldom` and multiple third parties disputed the validity of the issue. Attempts to create or replicate a proof of concept have been unsuccessful. ## Original Description ### Impact A prototype pollution vulnerability exists in the function copy in dom.js in the xmldom (published as @xmldom/xmldom) package. ### Patches Update to `@xmldom/xmldom@~0.7.6`, `@xmldom/xmldom@~0.8.3` (dist-tag `latest`) or `@xmldom/xmldom@>=0.9.0-beta.2` (dist-tag `next`). ### Workarounds None ### References https://github.com/xmldom/xmldom/pull/437 ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Email us at security@xmldom.org * Add information to https://github.com/xmldom/xmldom/issues/436

CVE-2022-37616 Affected Withdrawn Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.8.30.9.0-beta.20.7.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@xmldom/xmldom
npm/@xmldom/xmldom
npm
≥ 0.8.0
< 0.8.3
0.8.3
xmldom
npm/xmldom
npm
≤ 0.6.0
@xmldom/xmldom
npm/@xmldom/xmldom
npm
≥ 0.9.0-beta.1
< 0.9.0-beta.2
All 1 versions
0.9.0-beta.1
0.9.0-beta.2
@xmldom/xmldom
npm/@xmldom/xmldom
npm
< 0.7.6
0.7.6

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/xmldom/xmldom/security/advisories/GHSA-9pgh-qqpf-7wqj
NVD — CVE-2022-37616 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-37616
Withdrawn Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/xmldom/xmldom/issues/436
Withdrawn Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/xmldom/xmldom/issues/436#issuecomment-1319412826
Withdrawn Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/xmldom/xmldom/issues/436#issuecomment-1327776560
Withdrawn Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/xmldom/xmldom/pull/437
dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1145/348... WEB
https://dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1145/3488932.3497769
dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1145/348... WEB
https://dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1145/3488932.3497769
Withdrawn Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/xmldom/xmldom
Withdrawn Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/xmldom/xmldom/blob/bc36efddf9948aba15618f85dc1addfc2ac9d7b2/lib/dom.js#L1
Withdrawn Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/xmldom/xmldom/blob/bc36efddf9948aba15618f85dc1addfc2ac9d7b2/lib/dom.js#L3
Withdrawn Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/xmldom/xmldom/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#076
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce... WEB
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00023.html
users.encs.concordia.ca/~mmannan/publicatio... WEB
http://users.encs.concordia.ca/~mmannan/publications/JS-vulnerability-aisaccs2022.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-37616?
CVE-2022-37616 is a security vulnerability in Withdrawn involving Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution') in @xmldom/xmldom and xmldom under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution').
Which Withdrawn versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.8.3, 0.9.0-beta.2, 0.7.6 across affected packages: @xmldom/xmldom, xmldom.
What version fixes CVE-2022-37616?
Upgrading to 0.8.3, 0.9.0-beta.2, 0.7.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @xmldom/xmldom affected?
Yes, @xmldom/xmldom is affected in releases prior to 0.8.3, 0.9.0-beta.2, 0.7.6. Upgrade your dependency to 0.8.3, 0.9.0-beta.2, 0.7.6 or later.
Is xmldom affected?
Yes, xmldom is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-37616?
CVE-2022-37616 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-37616?
CVE-2022-37616 is classified under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution') (The product receives input from an upstream component that specifies attributes that are to be initialized or updated in an object, but it does not properly control modifications of attributes of the object prototype.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2022-37616?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @xmldom/xmldom'. 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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