GHSA-q643-w9jp-q2qg: Parsel Hardcoded Initialization Vector Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-q643-w9jp-q2qg is a HIGH hardcoded initialization vector vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Parsel libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves hardcoded initialization vector in parsel. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-q643-w9jp-q2qg at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q643-w9jp-q2qg
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Parsel
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-q643-w9jp-q2qg

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

parsel fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install parsel@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 parsel

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-q643-w9jp-q2qg, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls parsel

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Parsel 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 parsel 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 Parsel, 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 `parsel` have a default hardcoded initialization vector. In cases where the IV is not provided, the package defaults to a hardcoded IV which renders the cipher vulnerable to chosen plaintext attacks. ## Recommendation The package is deprecated and will not be updated. Consider using an alternative package.

GHSA-q643-w9jp-q2qg Affected Parsel Versions

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

References

www.npmjs.com/advisories/1460 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1460

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-q643-w9jp-q2qg?
GHSA-q643-w9jp-q2qg is a security vulnerability in Parsel involving Hardcoded Initialization Vector in parsel under General Security Weakness.
Which Parsel versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: parsel.
What version fixes GHSA-q643-w9jp-q2qg?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is parsel affected?
Yes, parsel is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-q643-w9jp-q2qg?
GHSA-q643-w9jp-q2qg is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-q643-w9jp-q2qg?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls parsel'. 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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