GHSA-qrg3-f6h6-vq8q: Https proxy agent Denial of Service Vulnerability

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GHSA-qrg3-f6h6-vq8q is a HIGH denial of service vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Https proxy agent libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves denial of service in https-proxy-agent. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.2.0.

GHSA-qrg3-f6h6-vq8q at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qrg3-f6h6-vq8q
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Https proxy agent
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-qrg3-f6h6-vq8q

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

https-proxy-agent fixed: 2.2.0 
npm install https-proxy-agent@2.2.0
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 https-proxy-agent

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-qrg3-f6h6-vq8q, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls https-proxy-agent

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Https proxy agent in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.2.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls https-proxy-agent 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 Https proxy agent, 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

Withdrawn: Duplicate of GHSA-8g7p-74h8-hg48

GHSA-qrg3-f6h6-vq8q Affected Https proxy agent Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.2.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
https-proxy-agent
npm/https-proxy-agent
npm
< 2.2.0
2.2.0

References

hackerone.com/reports/319532 WEB
https://hackerone.com/reports/319532

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-qrg3-f6h6-vq8q?
GHSA-qrg3-f6h6-vq8q is a security vulnerability in Https proxy agent involving Denial of Service in https-proxy-agent under General Security Weakness.
Which Https proxy agent versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.2.0 across affected packages: https-proxy-agent.
What version fixes GHSA-qrg3-f6h6-vq8q?
Upgrading to 2.2.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is https-proxy-agent affected?
Yes, https-proxy-agent is affected in releases prior to 2.2.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.2.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-qrg3-f6h6-vq8q?
GHSA-qrg3-f6h6-vq8q is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-qrg3-f6h6-vq8q?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls https-proxy-agent'. 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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