GHSA-rffp-mc78-wjf7: Cocos utils Command Injection Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-rffp-mc78-wjf7 is a HIGH command injection vulnerability (CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')) affecting Cocos utils libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves command injection in cocos-utils. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-rffp-mc78-wjf7 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rffp-mc78-wjf7
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Affected Product Cocos utils
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-rffp-mc78-wjf7

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

cocos-utils fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install cocos-utils@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 cocos-utils

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-rffp-mc78-wjf7, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls cocos-utils

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cocos utils 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 cocos-utils 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-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Cocos utils, 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 `cocos-utils` are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution. The `unzip()` function concatenates user input to `exec()` which may allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server. ## Recommendation No fix is currently available. Consider using an alternative module until a fix is made available.

GHSA-rffp-mc78-wjf7 Affected Cocos utils Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
cocos-utils
npm/cocos-utils
npm

References

www.npmjs.com/advisories/829 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/829

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-rffp-mc78-wjf7?
GHSA-rffp-mc78-wjf7 is a security vulnerability in Cocos utils involving Command Injection in cocos-utils under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection').
Which Cocos utils versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: cocos-utils.
What version fixes GHSA-rffp-mc78-wjf7?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cocos-utils affected?
Yes, cocos-utils is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-rffp-mc78-wjf7?
GHSA-rffp-mc78-wjf7 is classified under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-rffp-mc78-wjf7?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls cocos-utils'. 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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  "published" : "2020-09-02T18:26:48Z",
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  "summary" : "Command Injection in cocos-utils",
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