CVE-2019-10798: Rdf graph array Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-prv2-xwr7-hr57
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-400
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-10798 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Rdf graph array libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves uncontrolled resource consumption in rdf-graph-array. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2019-10798 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-10798
GHSA Identifier GHSA-prv2-xwr7-hr57
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product Rdf graph array
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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:N/I:L/A:N).

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 None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2019-10798

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

rdf-graph-array fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install rdf-graph-array@Latest secure release
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 rdf-graph-array

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2019-10798, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls rdf-graph-array

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

Note: The npm ls rdf-graph-array 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-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. In Rdf graph array, 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

rdf-graph-array through 0.3.0-rc6 manipulation of JavaScript objects resutling in Prototype Pollution. The rdf.Graph.prototype.add method could be tricked into adding or modifying properties of Object.prototype.

CVE-2019-10798 Affected Rdf graph array Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
rdf-graph-array
npm/rdf-graph-array
npm
≤ 0.3.0-rc6

References

NVD — CVE-2019-10798 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-10798
Rdf graph array Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rdf-ext-archive/rdf-graph-array/blob/master/index.js#L211
snyk.io/vuln/snyk-js-rdfgra... WEB
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-RDFGRAPHARRAY-551803

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-10798?
CVE-2019-10798 is a security vulnerability in Rdf graph array involving Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in rdf-graph-array under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Rdf graph array versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: rdf-graph-array.
What version fixes CVE-2019-10798?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is rdf-graph-array affected?
Yes, rdf-graph-array is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-10798?
CVE-2019-10798 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-10798?
CVE-2019-10798 is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2019-10798?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls rdf-graph-array'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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  }, {
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    "github_reviewed_at" : "2021-04-08T20:19:06Z",
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}