CVE-2024-21534: Jsonpath plus Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pppg-cpfq-h7wr
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-94
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-21534 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Jsonpath plus libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves jsonpath plus remote code execution (rce) vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 10.2.0.

CVE-2024-21534 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-21534
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pppg-cpfq-h7wr
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Jsonpath plus
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-2024-21534

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

jsonpath-plus fixed: 10.2.0 
npm install jsonpath-plus@10.2.0
org.webjars.npm:jsonpath-plus fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.webjars.npm</groupId>
    <artifactId>jsonpath-plus</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
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 jsonpath-plus

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-21534, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls jsonpath-plus

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jsonpath plus in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 10.2.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls jsonpath-plus 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 Jsonpath plus, 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

Versions of the package jsonpath-plus before 10.0.7 are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) due to improper input sanitization. An attacker can execute aribitrary code on the system by exploiting the unsafe default usage of vm in Node. **Note:** There were several attempts to fix it in versions [10.0.0-10.1.0](https://github.com/JSONPath-Plus/JSONPath/compare/v9.0.0...v10.1.0) but it could still be exploited using [different payloads](https://github.com/JSONPath-Plus/JSONPath/issues/226)

CVE-2024-21534 Affected Jsonpath plus Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
10.2.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
jsonpath-plus
npm/jsonpath-plus
npm
< 10.2.0
10.2.0
org.webjars.npm:jsonpath-plus
maven/org.webjars.npm/jsonpath-plus
Maven
≤ 6.0.1

References

NVD — CVE-2024-21534 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-21534
Jsonpath plus Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/JSONPath-Plus/JSONPath/issues/226
Jsonpath plus Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/JSONPath-Plus/JSONPath/issues/226#issuecomment-2424230316
Jsonpath plus Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/JSONPath-Plus/JSONPath/pull/233
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/JSONPath-Plus/JSONPath/commit/6b2f1b4c234292c75912b790bf7e2d7339d4ccd3
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/JSONPath-Plus/JSONPath/commit/73ad72e5ee788d8287dea6e8283a3f16f63c9eb8
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/JSONPath-Plus/JSONPath/commit/b70aa713553caf838a63bac923195a5bc541fd72
Jsonpath plus Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/JSONPath-Plus/JSONPath
Jsonpath plus Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/JSONPath-Plus/JSONPath/compare/v9.0.0...v10.1.0
Jsonpath plus Security Information SECURITY
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-8185019
Jsonpath plus Security Information SECURITY
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-JSONPATHPLUS-7945884

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21534?
CVE-2024-21534 is a security vulnerability in Jsonpath plus involving JSONPath Plus Remote Code Execution (RCE) Vulnerability under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Jsonpath plus versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 10.2.0 across affected packages: jsonpath-plus, org.webjars.npm:jsonpath-plus.
What version fixes CVE-2024-21534?
Upgrading to 10.2.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jsonpath-plus affected?
Yes, jsonpath-plus is affected in releases prior to 10.2.0, Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to 10.2.0, Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-21534?
CVE-2024-21534 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-2024-21534?
CVE-2024-21534 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-2024-21534?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls jsonpath-plus'. 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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