CVE-2024-46489: @ifnotnowwhen/promptr Remote Command Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hwxp-6qf7-q3rc
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-94
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-46489 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) remote command execution vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting @ifnotnowwhen/promptr libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves remote command execution in promptr. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-46489 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-46489
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hwxp-6qf7-q3rc
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product @ifnotnowwhen/promptr
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-46489

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

@ifnotnowwhen/promptr fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install @ifnotnowwhen/promptr@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 @ifnotnowwhen/promptr

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-46489, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @ifnotnowwhen/promptr

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @ifnotnowwhen/promptr 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 @ifnotnowwhen/promptr 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In @ifnotnowwhen/promptr, 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

A remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability in promptr v6.0.7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted URL.

CVE-2024-46489 Affected @ifnotnowwhen/promptr Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@ifnotnowwhen/promptr
npm/@ifnotnowwhen/promptr
npm
≤ 6.0.7

References

NVD — CVE-2024-46489 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-46489
@ifnotnowwhen/promptr Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/VulnSphere/LLMVulnSphere/blob/main/Prompt/promptr/RCE_FC_6.0.7.md
@ifnotnowwhen/promptr Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ferrislucas/promptr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-46489?
CVE-2024-46489 is a security vulnerability in @ifnotnowwhen/promptr involving Remote command execution in promptr under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which @ifnotnowwhen/promptr versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: @ifnotnowwhen/promptr.
What version fixes CVE-2024-46489?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @ifnotnowwhen/promptr affected?
Yes, @ifnotnowwhen/promptr 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-2024-46489?
CVE-2024-46489 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-46489?
CVE-2024-46489 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2024-46489?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @ifnotnowwhen/promptr'. 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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