CVE-2016-10551: Waterline sequel SQL Injection Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cgpp-wm2h-6hqx
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CWE-89
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10551 is a HIGH sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Waterline sequel libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves sql injection in waterline-sequel. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.5.1.

CVE-2016-10551 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10551
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cgpp-wm2h-6hqx
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Waterline sequel
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2016-10551

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

waterline-sequel fixed: 0.5.1 
npm install waterline-sequel@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 waterline-sequel

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10551, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls waterline-sequel

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Waterline sequel 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 waterline-sequel 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-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Waterline sequel, 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

Affected versions of `waterline-sequel` are vulnerable to SQL injection in cases where user input is passed into the `like`, `contains`, `startsWith`, or `endsWith` methods. ## Recommendation Upgrade to at least version 0.5.1

CVE-2016-10551 Affected Waterline sequel Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.5.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
waterline-sequel
npm/waterline-sequel
npm
< 0.5.1
0.5.1

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10551 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10551
Waterline sequel Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/balderdashy/waterline/issues/1219#issuecomment-157294530
Waterline sequel Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/balderdashy/waterline-sequel/pull/66
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-cgpp-wm2h-6hqx
www.npmjs.com/advisories/115 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/115

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10551?
CVE-2016-10551 is a security vulnerability in Waterline sequel involving SQL Injection in waterline-sequel under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Waterline sequel versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.5.1 across affected packages: waterline-sequel.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10551?
Upgrading to 0.5.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is waterline-sequel affected?
Yes, waterline-sequel is affected in releases prior to 0.5.1. Upgrade your dependency to 0.5.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-10551?
CVE-2016-10551 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2016-10551?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls waterline-sequel'. 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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