CVE-2022-24858: Next auth NextAuth.js Default Redirect Callback Vulnerable Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-f9wg-5f46-cjmw
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-601 CWE-290
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-24858 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) nextauth.js default redirect callback vulnerable vulnerability (CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')) affecting Next auth libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves nextauth.js default redirect callback vulnerable to open redirects. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.29.2, 4.3.2.

CVE-2022-24858 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-24858
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f9wg-5f46-cjmw
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Affected Product Next auth
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-24858

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

next-auth fixed: 3.29.2 
npm install next-auth@3.29.2
next-auth fixed: 4.3.2 
npm install next-auth@4.3.2
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 next-auth

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-24858, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls next-auth

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Next auth in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.29.2), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls next-auth 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-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect'), where the web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect. In Next auth, 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

`next-auth` v3 users before version 3.29.2 are impacted. (We recommend upgrading to v4 in most cases. See our [migration guide](https://next-auth.js.org/getting-started/upgrade-v4)).`next-auth` v4 users before version 4.3.2 are impacted. Upgrading to 3.29.2 or 4.3.2 will patch this vulnerability. If you are not able to upgrade for any reason, you can add a configuration to your `callbacks` option: ```js // async redirect(url, baseUrl) { // v3 async redirect({ url, baseUrl }) { // v4 // Allows relative callback URLs if (url.startsWith("/")) return new URL(url, baseUrl).toString() // Allows callback URLs on the same origin else if (new URL(url).origin === baseUrl) return url return baseUrl } ``` If you already have a `redirect` callback, make sure that you match the incoming `url` origin against the `baseUrl`.

CVE-2022-24858 Affected Next auth Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.29.24.3.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
next-auth
npm/next-auth
npm
< 3.29.2
3.29.2
next-auth
npm/next-auth
npm
≥ 4.0.0
< 4.3.2
4.3.2

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/nextauthjs/next-auth/security/advisories/GHSA-f9wg-5f46-cjmw
NVD — CVE-2022-24858 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24858
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/nextauthjs/next-auth/commit/6e15bdcb2d93c1ad5ee3889f702607637e79db50
Next auth Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nextauthjs/next-auth
Next auth Release RELEASE
https://github.com/nextauthjs/next-auth/releases/tag/next-auth%40v4.3.2
next-auth.js.org/configuration/callb... WEB
https://next-auth.js.org/configuration/callbacks#redirect-callback
next-auth.js.org/getting-started/upg... WEB
https://next-auth.js.org/getting-started/upgrade-v4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24858?
CVE-2022-24858 is a security vulnerability in Next auth involving NextAuth.js default redirect callback vulnerable to open redirects under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect').
Which Next auth versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.29.2, 4.3.2 across affected packages: next-auth.
What version fixes CVE-2022-24858?
Upgrading to 3.29.2, 4.3.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is next-auth affected?
Yes, next-auth is affected in releases prior to 3.29.2, 4.3.2. Upgrade your dependency to 3.29.2, 4.3.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-24858?
CVE-2022-24858 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-24858?
CVE-2022-24858 is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') (The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2022-24858?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls next-auth'. 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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