CVE-2014-7192: Syntax error Potential For Script Injection Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5726-g6r9-5f22
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CWE-94
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-7192 is a HIGH potential for script injection vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Syntax error libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves potential for script injection in syntax-error. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.1.1.

CVE-2014-7192 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-7192
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5726-g6r9-5f22
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Syntax error
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-7192

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

syntax-error fixed: 1.1.1 
npm install syntax-error@1.1.1
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 syntax-error

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2014-7192, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls syntax-error

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Syntax error in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.1.1), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls syntax-error 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Syntax error, 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 of `syntax-error` prior to 1.1.1 are affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability which may allow a malicious file to execute code when browserified. ## Recommendation Update to version 1.1.1 or later.

CVE-2014-7192 Affected Syntax error Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.1.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
syntax-error
npm/syntax-error
npm
< 1.1.1
1.1.1

References

NVD — CVE-2014-7192 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-7192
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/substack/node-syntax-error/commit/9aa4e66eb90ec595d2dba55e6f9c2dd9a668b309
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/967... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96728
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5726-g6r9-5f22
Syntax error Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/substack/node-browserify/blob/master/changelog.markdown#421
Syntax error Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/substack/node-syntax-error
www.npmjs.com/advisories/37 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/37
www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss WEB
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21690815

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-7192?
CVE-2014-7192 is a security vulnerability in Syntax error involving Potential for Script Injection in syntax-error under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Syntax error versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.1.1 across affected packages: syntax-error.
What version fixes CVE-2014-7192?
Upgrading to 1.1.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is syntax-error affected?
Yes, syntax-error is affected in releases prior to 1.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.1.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-7192?
CVE-2014-7192 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2014-7192?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls syntax-error'. 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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