GHSA-qcr8-x557-7cp3: @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs Production Console Warnings May Leak Vulnerability

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CWE-209
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-qcr8-x557-7cp3 is a MODERATE production console warnings may leak vulnerability (CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information) affecting @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves production console warnings may leak internal framework state. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.2.140.

GHSA-qcr8-x557-7cp3 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qcr8-x557-7cp3
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information
Affected Product @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-qcr8-x557-7cp3

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

@asymmetric-effort/specifyjs fixed: 0.2.140 
npm install @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs@0.2.140
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 @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-qcr8-x557-7cp3, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.2.140), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs 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-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information, where the product generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data. In @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs, 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

## Finding **Location**: `core/src/core/scheduler.ts:23`, `core/src/hooks/dispatcher.ts:100`, `core/src/client/graphql.ts:71` Several `console.warn` calls are not gated behind `__DEV__` and will fire in production builds, potentially exposing internal framework state such as queue sizes, component names, and query fragments to users viewing the browser console. ## Status **Open** — These warnings serve as development-time diagnostics. They do not expose credentials or PII, but may reveal internal architecture details. ## Recommendation Gate all development-time `console.warn` and `console.error` calls behind `process.env.NODE_ENV !== 'production'` or a `__DEV__` constant that build tools can tree-shake.

GHSA-qcr8-x557-7cp3 Affected @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.2.140
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@asymmetric-effort/specifyjs
npm/@asymmetric-effort/specifyjs
npm
< 0.2.140
0.2.140

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/asymmetric-effort/specifyjs/security/advisories/GHSA-qcr8-x557-7cp3
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/asymmetric-effort/specifyjs/commit/2ef791bc73ead853efd0c227ad8228bc594a7b63
@asymmetric-effort/specifyjs Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/asymmetric-effort/specifyjs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-qcr8-x557-7cp3?
GHSA-qcr8-x557-7cp3 is a security vulnerability in @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs involving Production console warnings may leak internal framework state under CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information.
Which @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.2.140 across affected packages: @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs.
What version fixes GHSA-qcr8-x557-7cp3?
Upgrading to 0.2.140 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs affected?
Yes, @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs is affected in releases prior to 0.2.140. Upgrade your dependency to 0.2.140 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-qcr8-x557-7cp3?
GHSA-qcr8-x557-7cp3 is classified under CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information (The product generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-qcr8-x557-7cp3?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @asymmetric-effort/specifyjs'. 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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