CVE-2017-15879: Keystone Keystone Is Vulnerable To CSV Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6494-v9fq-fgq2
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-15879 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) keystone is vulnerable to csv vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Keystone libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves keystone is vulnerable to csv injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.0.0-beta7.

CVE-2017-15879 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-15879
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6494-v9fq-fgq2
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Keystone
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-2017-15879

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

keystone fixed: 4.0.0-beta7 
npm install keystone@4.0.0-beta7
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 keystone

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2017-15879, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls keystone

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Keystone in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.0.0-beta7), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls keystone 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Keystone, 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

CSV Injection (aka Excel Macro Injection or Formula Injection) exists in admin/server/api/download.js and lib/list/getCSVData.js in KeystoneJS before 4.0.0-beta.7 via a value that is mishandled in a CSV export.

CVE-2017-15879 Affected Keystone Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.0.0-beta7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
keystone
npm/keystone
npm
< 4.0.0-beta7
4.0.0-beta7

References

NVD — CVE-2017-15879 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15879
Keystone Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/pull/4478
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-6494-v9fq-fgq2
Keystone Security Information SECURITY
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144755/KeystoneJS-4.0.0-beta.5-Unauthenticated-CSV-Injection.html
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43053 WEB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43053

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15879?
CVE-2017-15879 is a security vulnerability in Keystone involving Keystone is vulnerable to CSV injection under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Keystone versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.0.0-beta7 across affected packages: keystone.
What version fixes CVE-2017-15879?
Upgrading to 4.0.0-beta7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is keystone affected?
Yes, keystone is affected in releases prior to 4.0.0-beta7. Upgrade your dependency to 4.0.0-beta7 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-15879?
CVE-2017-15879 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-2017-15879?
CVE-2017-15879 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2017-15879?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls keystone'. 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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