CVE-2023-52555: Mongo express Mongo-express Cross-site Request Forgery Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fffg-cwc9-xvj7
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-352
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-52555 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) mongo-express cross-site request forgery vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Mongo express libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves mongo-express cross-site request forgery vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-52555 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-52555
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fffg-cwc9-xvj7
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Mongo express
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:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-52555

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

mongo-express fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install mongo-express@Latest secure release
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 mongo-express

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2023-52555, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls mongo-express

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

Note: The npm ls mongo-express 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. In Mongo express, 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

In mongo-express 1.0.2, /admin allows CSRF, as demonstrated by deletion of a Collection.

CVE-2023-52555 Affected Mongo express Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mongo-express
npm/mongo-express
npm
≤ 1.0.2

References

NVD — CVE-2023-52555 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-52555
Mongo express Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mongo-express/mongo-express/issues/1338
Mongo express Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mongo-express/mongo-express

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52555?
CVE-2023-52555 is a security vulnerability in Mongo express involving mongo-express Cross-site Request Forgery vulnerability under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Mongo express versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: mongo-express.
What version fixes CVE-2023-52555?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mongo-express affected?
Yes, mongo-express 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-2023-52555?
CVE-2023-52555 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-52555?
CVE-2023-52555 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2023-52555?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls mongo-express'. 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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