CVE-2013-7378: Hubot scripts Potential Command Injection Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hwch-749c-rv63
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-74
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-7378 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) potential command injection vulnerability (CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')) affecting Hubot scripts libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves potential command injection in hubot-scripts. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.5.

CVE-2013-7378 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-7378
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hwch-749c-rv63
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
Affected Product Hubot scripts
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-2013-7378

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

hubot-scripts fixed: 2.4.5 
npm install hubot-scripts@2.4.5
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 hubot-scripts

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2013-7378, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls hubot-scripts

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Hubot scripts in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.4.5), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls hubot-scripts 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-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. In Hubot scripts, 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

Versions 2.4.3 and earlier of hubot-scripts are vulnerable to a command injection vulnerablity in the `hubot-scripts/package/src/scripts/email.coffee` module. ### Mitigating Factors The email script is not enabled by default, it has to be manually added to hubot's list of loaded scripts. ## Recommendation Update hubot-scripts to version 2.4.4 or later.

CVE-2013-7378 Affected Hubot scripts Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
hubot-scripts
npm/hubot-scripts
npm
< 2.4.5
2.4.5

References

NVD — CVE-2013-7378 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-7378
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/github/hubot-scripts/commit/feee5abdb038a229a98969ae443cdb8a61747782
www.npmjs.com/advisories/13 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/13
Hubot scripts Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/13/1
Hubot scripts Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/15/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-7378?
CVE-2013-7378 is a security vulnerability in Hubot scripts involving Potential Command Injection in hubot-scripts under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection').
Which Hubot scripts versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.5 across affected packages: hubot-scripts.
What version fixes CVE-2013-7378?
Upgrading to 2.4.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is hubot-scripts affected?
Yes, hubot-scripts is affected in releases prior to 2.4.5. Upgrade your dependency to 2.4.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-7378?
CVE-2013-7378 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-2013-7378?
CVE-2013-7378 is classified under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2013-7378?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls hubot-scripts'. 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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