CVE-2018-6874: Auth0 js Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wv26-rj8c-4r33
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-352
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-6874 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) cross-site request forgery (csrf) vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Auth0 js libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site request forgery (csrf) in auth0. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 9.0.0.

CVE-2018-6874 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-6874
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wv26-rj8c-4r33
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Auth0 js
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/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 Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2018-6874

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Auth0 js dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

auth0-js fixed: 9.0.0 
npm install auth0-js@9.0.0
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 auth0-js

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2018-6874, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls auth0-js

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Auth0 js in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 9.0.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls auth0-js 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. In Auth0 js, 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

CSRF exists in the Auth0 authentication service through 14591 if the Legacy Lock API flag is enabled.

CVE-2018-6874 Affected Auth0 js Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
9.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
auth0-js
npm/auth0-js
npm
< 9.0.0
9.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2018-6874 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-6874
Auth0 js Security Information SECURITY
https://auth0.com/docs/security/bulletins/cve-2018-6874
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-wv26-rj8c-4r33
Auth0 js Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103695

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6874?
CVE-2018-6874 is a security vulnerability in Auth0 js involving Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in Auth0 under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Auth0 js versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 9.0.0 across affected packages: auth0-js.
What version fixes CVE-2018-6874?
Upgrading to 9.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is auth0-js affected?
Yes, auth0-js is affected in releases prior to 9.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 9.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-6874?
CVE-2018-6874 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-6874?
CVE-2018-6874 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2018-6874?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls auth0-js'. 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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    "severity" : "HIGH",
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