GHSA-j6v9-xgvh-f796: Wxchangba Command Injection Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-j6v9-xgvh-f796 is a MODERATE command injection vulnerability (CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')) affecting Wxchangba libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves command injection in wxchangba. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-j6v9-xgvh-f796 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j6v9-xgvh-f796
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Affected Product Wxchangba
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-j6v9-xgvh-f796

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

wxchangba fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install wxchangba@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 wxchangba

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-j6v9-xgvh-f796, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls wxchangba

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Wxchangba 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 wxchangba 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 Wxchangba, 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

All versions of `wxchangba` are vulnerable to Command Injection. The package does not validate user input on the `reqPostMaterial` function, passing contents of the `file` parameter to an exec call. This may allow attackers to run arbitrary commands in the system. ## Recommendation No fix is currently available. Consider using an alternative module until a fix is made available.

GHSA-j6v9-xgvh-f796 Affected Wxchangba Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
wxchangba
npm/wxchangba
npm
≥ 0.0.0

References

www.npmjs.com/advisories/960 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/960

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-j6v9-xgvh-f796?
GHSA-j6v9-xgvh-f796 is a security vulnerability in Wxchangba involving Command Injection in wxchangba under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection').
Which Wxchangba versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: wxchangba.
What version fixes GHSA-j6v9-xgvh-f796?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is wxchangba affected?
Yes, wxchangba is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-j6v9-xgvh-f796?
GHSA-j6v9-xgvh-f796 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-j6v9-xgvh-f796?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls wxchangba'. 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" : "2020-09-11T21:11:34Z",
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  "summary" : "Command Injection in wxchangba",
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