CVE-2020-7678: Node import Node-import `params` Argument Can Be Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pc62-cq5x-3j5g
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CVSS 9.8
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-7678 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) node-import `params` argument can be vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Node import libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves node-import `params` argument can be controlled by users without any sanitization. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2020-7678 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-7678
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pc62-cq5x-3j5g
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Node import
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:N/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 None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2020-7678

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

node-import fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install node-import@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 node-import

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2020-7678, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls node-import

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Node import 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 node-import 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 General Security Weakness. In Node import, 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

This affects all versions of package node-import. The `params` argument of module function can be controlled by users without any sanitization. This is then provided to the “eval” function located in line 79 in the index file `index.js`.

CVE-2020-7678 Affected Node import Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
node-import
npm/node-import
npm
≤ 0.9.2

References

NVD — CVE-2020-7678 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7678
Node import Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mahdaen/node-import
Node import Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mahdaen/node-import/blob/master/index.js%23L79
Node import Security Information SECURITY
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-NODEIMPORT-571691

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7678?
CVE-2020-7678 is a security vulnerability in Node import involving node-import `params` argument can be controlled by users without any sanitization under General Security Weakness.
Which Node import versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: node-import.
What version fixes CVE-2020-7678?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is node-import affected?
Yes, node-import 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-2020-7678?
CVE-2020-7678 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-7678?
CVE-2020-7678 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2020-7678?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls node-import'. 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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