CVE-2022-27952: Payload Unrestricted Upload Of File With Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-w8xh-93qh-35vw
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-434
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-27952 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) unrestricted upload of file with vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affecting Payload libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type in payload. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.15.1.

CVE-2022-27952 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-27952
GHSA Identifier GHSA-w8xh-93qh-35vw
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Affected Product Payload
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-2022-27952

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

payload fixed: 0.15.1 
npm install payload@0.15.1
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 payload

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-27952, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls payload

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Payload in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.15.1), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls payload 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 Payload, 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 file upload module of PayloadCMS v0.15.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SVG file.

CVE-2022-27952 Affected Payload Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.15.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
payload
npm/payload
npm
< 0.15.1
0.15.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-27952 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-27952
Payload Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/payloadcms/payload
www.youtube.com/watch WEB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CfhAxA3xdQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27952?
CVE-2022-27952 is a security vulnerability in Payload involving Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Payload under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type.
Which Payload versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.15.1 across affected packages: payload.
What version fixes CVE-2022-27952?
Upgrading to 0.15.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is payload affected?
Yes, payload is affected in releases prior to 0.15.1. Upgrade your dependency to 0.15.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-27952?
CVE-2022-27952 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-2022-27952?
CVE-2022-27952 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-2022-27952?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls payload'. 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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  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
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  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
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}