CVE-2024-54134: @solana/web3.js Modified Package Published To Npm, Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jcxm-7wvp-g6p5
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CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-54134 is a HIGH modified package published to npm, vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting @solana/web3.js libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves modified package published to npm, containing malware that exfiltrates private key material. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.95.8.

CVE-2024-54134 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-54134
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jcxm-7wvp-g6p5
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product @solana/web3.js
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2024-54134

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected @solana/web3.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.

@solana/web3.js fixed: 1.95.8 
npm install @solana/web3.js@1.95.8
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 @solana/web3.js

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-54134, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @solana/web3.js

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @solana/web3.js in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.95.8), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @solana/web3.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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In @solana/web3.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

Earlier today, a publish-access account was compromised for `@solana/web3.js`, a JavaScript library that is commonly used by Solana dapps. This allowed an attacker to publish unauthorized and malicious packages that were modified, allowing them to steal private key material and drain funds from dapps, like bots, that handle private keys directly. This issue should not affect non-custodial wallets, as they generally do not expose private keys during transactions. This is not an issue with the Solana protocol itself, but with a specific JavaScript client library and only appears to affect projects that directly handle private keys and that updated within the window of 3:20pm UTC and 8:25pm UTC on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. These two unauthorized versions (1.95.6 and 1.95.7) were caught within hours and have since been unpublished. We are asking all Solana app developers to upgrade to version 1.95.8. Developers pinned to `latest` should also upgrade to 1.95.8. Developers that suspect they might be compromised should rotate any suspect authority keys, including multisigs, program authorities, server keypairs, and so on.

CVE-2024-54134 Affected @solana/web3.js Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.95.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@solana/web3.js
npm/@solana/web3.js
npm
≥ 1.95.6
< 1.95.8
1.95.8

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/solana-labs/solana-web3.js/security/advisories/GHSA-jcxm-7wvp-g6p5
NVD — CVE-2024-54134 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-54134
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-2mhj-xmf4-pr8m
@solana/web3.js Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/solana-labs/solana-web3.js

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-54134?
CVE-2024-54134 is a security vulnerability in @solana/web3.js involving Modified package published to npm, containing malware that exfiltrates private key material under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which @solana/web3.js versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.95.8 across affected packages: @solana/web3.js.
What version fixes CVE-2024-54134?
Upgrading to 1.95.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @solana/web3.js affected?
Yes, @solana/web3.js is affected in releases prior to 1.95.8. Upgrade your dependency to 1.95.8 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-54134?
CVE-2024-54134 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2024-54134?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @solana/web3.js'. 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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