CVE-2023-32313: Vm2 Vm2 Vulnerable To Inspect Manipulation Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p5gc-c584-jj6v
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-74
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-32313 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) vm2 vulnerable to inspect manipulation vulnerability (CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')) affecting Vm2 libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves vm2 vulnerable to inspect manipulation. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.9.18.

CVE-2023-32313 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-32313
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p5gc-c584-jj6v
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
Affected Product Vm2
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-32313

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Vm2 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

vm2 fixed: 3.9.18 
npm install vm2@3.9.18
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 vm2

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2023-32313, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls vm2

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Vm2 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.9.18), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls vm2 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-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. In Vm2, 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

In versions 3.9.17 and lower of vm2 it was possible to get a read-write reference to the node `inspect` method and edit options for `console.log`. ### Impact A threat actor can edit options for `console.log`. ### Patches This vulnerability was patched in the release of version `3.9.18` of `vm2`. ### Workarounds After creating a vm make the `inspect` method readonly with `vm.readonly(inspect)`. ### References PoC - https://gist.github.com/arkark/c1c57eaf3e0a649af1a70c2b93b17550 ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: - Open an issue in [VM2](https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2) Thanks to @arkark (Takeshi Kaneko) of GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae, Inc. for disclosing this vulnerability.

CVE-2023-32313 Affected Vm2 Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.9.18
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
vm2
npm/vm2
npm
< 3.9.18
3.9.18

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-p5gc-c584-jj6v
NVD — CVE-2023-32313 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32313
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/commit/5206ba25afd86ef547a2c9d48d46ca7a9e6ec238
Vm2 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://gist.github.com/arkark/c1c57eaf3e0a649af1a70c2b93b17550
Vm2 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2
Vm2 Release RELEASE
https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/releases/tag/3.9.18

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32313?
CVE-2023-32313 is a security vulnerability in Vm2 involving vm2 vulnerable to Inspect Manipulation under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection').
Which Vm2 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.9.18 across affected packages: vm2.
What version fixes CVE-2023-32313?
Upgrading to 3.9.18 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is vm2 affected?
Yes, vm2 is affected in releases prior to 3.9.18. Upgrade your dependency to 3.9.18 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-32313?
CVE-2023-32313 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-32313?
CVE-2023-32313 is classified under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2023-32313?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls vm2'. 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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