CVE-2022-25876: Link preview js Server-Side Request Forgery Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h9cw-7g8j-h66h
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-918
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-25876 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) server-side request forgery vulnerability (CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)) affecting Link preview js libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves server-side request forgery in link-preview-js. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.17.

CVE-2022-25876 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-25876
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h9cw-7g8j-h66h
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Affected Product Link preview js
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-25876

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

link-preview-js fixed: 2.1.17 
npm install link-preview-js@2.1.17
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 link-preview-js

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-25876, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls link-preview-js

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Link preview js in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.1.17), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls link-preview-js 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-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), where the web server receives a url or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this url, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. In Link preview js, 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

The package link-preview-js before 2.1.17 are vulnerable to Server-side Request Forgery (SSRF) which allows attackers to send arbitrary requests to the local network and read the response. This is due to flawed DNS rebinding protection.

CVE-2022-25876 Affected Link preview js Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.1.17
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
link-preview-js
npm/link-preview-js
npm
< 2.1.17
2.1.17

References

NVD — CVE-2022-25876 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25876
Link preview js Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ospfranco/link-preview-js/issues/115
Link preview js Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ospfranco/link-preview-js/pull/117
Link preview js Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ospfranco/link-preview-js
snyk.io/vuln/snyk-js-linkpr... WEB
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-LINKPREVIEWJS-2933520

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25876?
CVE-2022-25876 is a security vulnerability in Link preview js involving Server-Side Request Forgery in link-preview-js under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).
Which Link preview js versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.17 across affected packages: link-preview-js.
What version fixes CVE-2022-25876?
Upgrading to 2.1.17 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is link-preview-js affected?
Yes, link-preview-js is affected in releases prior to 2.1.17. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.17 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-25876?
CVE-2022-25876 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-25876?
CVE-2022-25876 is classified under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2022-25876?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls link-preview-js'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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