GHSA-g8vp-6hv4-m67c: Entitlements Command Injection Vulnerability

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CWE-77
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-g8vp-6hv4-m67c is a HIGH command injection vulnerability (CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')) affecting Entitlements libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves command injection in entitlements. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.3.0.

GHSA-g8vp-6hv4-m67c at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g8vp-6hv4-m67c
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Affected Product Entitlements
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-g8vp-6hv4-m67c

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

entitlements fixed: 1.3.0 
npm install entitlements@1.3.0
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 entitlements

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-g8vp-6hv4-m67c, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls entitlements

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Entitlements in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.3.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls entitlements 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 Entitlements, 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

Versions of `entitlements` prior to 1.3.0 are vulnerable to Command Injection. The package does not validate input on the `entitlements` function and concatenates it to an exec call, allowing attackers to run arbitrary commands in the system. ## Recommendation Upgrade to version 1.3.0 or later.

GHSA-g8vp-6hv4-m67c Affected Entitlements Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.3.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
entitlements
npm/entitlements
npm
< 1.3.0
1.3.0

References

hackerone.com/reports/341869 WEB
https://hackerone.com/reports/341869
www.npmjs.com/advisories/998 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/998

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-g8vp-6hv4-m67c?
GHSA-g8vp-6hv4-m67c is a security vulnerability in Entitlements involving Command Injection in entitlements under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection').
Which Entitlements versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3.0 across affected packages: entitlements.
What version fixes GHSA-g8vp-6hv4-m67c?
Upgrading to 1.3.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is entitlements affected?
Yes, entitlements is affected in releases prior to 1.3.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-g8vp-6hv4-m67c?
GHSA-g8vp-6hv4-m67c 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 GHSA-g8vp-6hv4-m67c?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls entitlements'. 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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  "published" : "2020-09-11T21:23:29Z",
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  "summary" : "Command Injection in entitlements",
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