CVE-2022-2422: Feathers sequelize SQL Injection Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qpv8-4pjq-qqh7
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-89
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-2422 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Feathers sequelize libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves feathers-sequelize contains improper input validation leading to sql injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.3.4.

CVE-2022-2422 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-2422
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qpv8-4pjq-qqh7
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Feathers sequelize
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-2022-2422

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

feathers-sequelize fixed: 6.3.4 
npm install feathers-sequelize@6.3.4
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 feathers-sequelize

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-2422, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls feathers-sequelize

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Feathers sequelize in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.3.4), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls feathers-sequelize 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-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Feathers sequelize, 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

Due to improper input validation in the Feathers js library, it is possible to perform a SQL injection attack on the back-end database, in case the feathers-sequelize package is used.

CVE-2022-2422 Affected Feathers sequelize Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.3.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
feathers-sequelize
npm/feathers-sequelize
npm
≥ 6.0.0
< 6.3.4
6.3.4

References

NVD — CVE-2022-2422 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2422
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/feathersjs-ecosystem/feathers-sequelize/commit/0f2d85f0b2d556f2b6c70423dcebdbd29d95e3dc
csirt.divd.nl/cve-2022-2422 WEB
https://csirt.divd.nl/CVE-2022-2422
csirt.divd.nl/divd-2022-00020 WEB
https://csirt.divd.nl/DIVD-2022-00020
csirt.divd.nl/cases/divd-2022-000... WEB
https://csirt.divd.nl/cases/DIVD-2022-00020
csirt.divd.nl/cves/cve-2022-2422 WEB
https://csirt.divd.nl/cves/CVE-2022-2422
Feathers sequelize Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/feathersjs-ecosystem/feathers-sequelize

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2422?
CVE-2022-2422 is a security vulnerability in Feathers sequelize involving feathers-sequelize contains improper input validation leading to SQL injection under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Feathers sequelize versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.3.4 across affected packages: feathers-sequelize.
What version fixes CVE-2022-2422?
Upgrading to 6.3.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is feathers-sequelize affected?
Yes, feathers-sequelize is affected in releases prior to 6.3.4. Upgrade your dependency to 6.3.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2422?
CVE-2022-2422 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-2022-2422?
CVE-2022-2422 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2022-2422?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls feathers-sequelize'. 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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