GHSA-rjvj-673q-4hfw: Traceroute Command Injection Vulnerability

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CWE-77
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-rjvj-673q-4hfw is a CRITICAL command injection vulnerability (CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')) affecting Traceroute libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves command injection in traceroute. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-rjvj-673q-4hfw at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rjvj-673q-4hfw
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Affected Product Traceroute
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-rjvj-673q-4hfw

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

traceroute fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install traceroute@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 traceroute

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-rjvj-673q-4hfw, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls traceroute

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Traceroute 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 traceroute 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 Traceroute, 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 `traceroute` are vulnerable to Command Injection. The package fails to sanitize input and passes it directly to an `exec` call, which may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the system. The `trace` function is vulnerable and can be abused if the `host` value is controlled by an attacker. ## Recommendation No fix is currently available. Consider using an alternative package until a fix is made available.

GHSA-rjvj-673q-4hfw Affected Traceroute Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
traceroute
npm/traceroute
npm
≥ 0.0.0

References

Traceroute Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jaw187/node-traceroute
snyk.io/vuln/npm:traceroute... WEB
https://snyk.io/vuln/npm:traceroute:20160311
www.npmjs.com/advisories/1465 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1465

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-rjvj-673q-4hfw?
GHSA-rjvj-673q-4hfw is a security vulnerability in Traceroute involving Command Injection in traceroute under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection').
Which Traceroute versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: traceroute.
What version fixes GHSA-rjvj-673q-4hfw?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is traceroute affected?
Yes, traceroute is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-rjvj-673q-4hfw?
GHSA-rjvj-673q-4hfw 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-rjvj-673q-4hfw?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls traceroute'. 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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  "summary" : "Command Injection in traceroute",
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