CVE-2024-36858: @janhq/core Path Traversal Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qfjh-mvq6-c5p8
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-434
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-36858 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) path traversal vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affecting @janhq/core libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves jan path traversal vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-36858 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-36858
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qfjh-mvq6-c5p8
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Affected Product @janhq/core
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-2024-36858

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

@janhq/core fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install @janhq/core@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 @janhq/core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-36858, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @janhq/core

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @janhq/core 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 @janhq/core 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-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, where the product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. In @janhq/core, 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

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the /v1/app/writeFileSync interface of Jan v0.4.12 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file. @janhq/core has been deprecated in favor of janhq/jan, this vulnerability has been patched there in v0.5.2.

CVE-2024-36858 Affected @janhq/core Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@janhq/core
npm/@janhq/core
npm
≤ 0.1.11

References

NVD — CVE-2024-36858 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-36858
@janhq/core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/janhq/jan/pull/3152
@janhq/core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/HackAllSec/CVEs/tree/main/Jan%20Arbitrary%20File%20Upload%20vulnerability
@janhq/core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/janhq/jan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36858?
CVE-2024-36858 is a security vulnerability in @janhq/core involving Jan path traversal vulnerability under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type.
Which @janhq/core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: @janhq/core.
What version fixes CVE-2024-36858?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @janhq/core affected?
Yes, @janhq/core 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-2024-36858?
CVE-2024-36858 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-2024-36858?
CVE-2024-36858 is classified under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2024-36858?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @janhq/core'. 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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