CVE-2021-21414: @prisma/sdk Command Injection Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pxcc-hj8w-fmm7
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CVSS 7.7
CWE-78
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-21414 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.7) command injection vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')) affecting @prisma/sdk libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves command injection vulnerability in @prisma/sdk in getpackedpackage function. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.20.0.

CVE-2021-21414 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-21414
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pxcc-hj8w-fmm7
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.7
CWE Classification CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Affected Product @prisma/sdk
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.7

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2021-21414

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

@prisma/sdk fixed: 2.20.0 
npm install @prisma/sdk@2.20.0
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 @prisma/sdk

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2021-21414, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @prisma/sdk

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @prisma/sdk in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.20.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @prisma/sdk 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-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an os command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended os command when it is sent to a downstream component. In @prisma/sdk, 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

### Impact As of today, we are not aware of any Prisma users or external consumers of the `@prisma/sdk` package who are affected by this security vulnerability. This issue may lead to remote code execution if a client of the library calls the vulnerable method with untrusted input. It only affects the `getPackedPackage` function and this function is not advertised and only used for tests & building our CLI, no malicious code was found after checking our codebase. ### Patches Fixed in - @prisma/sdk@2.20.0 (latest channel) - @prisma/sdk@2.20.0-dev.29 (dev channel) Pull Request closing this vulnerability [https://github.com/prisma/prisma/pull/6245](https://github.com/prisma/prisma/pull/6245) ### Acknowledgements This issue was discovered and reported by GitHub Engineer [@erik-krogh (Erik Krogh Kristensen)](https://github.com/erik-krogh). ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: - Create a discussion in [the Prisma repository](https://github.com/prisma/prisma/discussions) - Email us at security@prisma.io

CVE-2021-21414 Affected @prisma/sdk Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.20.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@prisma/sdk
npm/@prisma/sdk
npm
< 2.20.0
2.20.0

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/prisma/prisma/security/advisories/GHSA-pxcc-hj8w-fmm7
NVD — CVE-2021-21414 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21414
@prisma/sdk Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/prisma/prisma/pull/6245
@prisma/sdk Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210618-0003

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21414?
CVE-2021-21414 is a security vulnerability in @prisma/sdk involving Command injection vulnerability in @prisma/sdk in getPackedPackage function under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection').
Which @prisma/sdk versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.20.0 across affected packages: @prisma/sdk.
What version fixes CVE-2021-21414?
Upgrading to 2.20.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @prisma/sdk affected?
Yes, @prisma/sdk is affected in releases prior to 2.20.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.20.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-21414?
CVE-2021-21414 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-21414?
CVE-2021-21414 is classified under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2021-21414?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @prisma/sdk'. 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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  "summary" : "Command injection vulnerability in @prisma/sdk in getPackedPackage function",
  "details" : "### Impact\n\nAs of today, we are not aware of any Prisma users or external consumers of the `@prisma/sdk` package who are affected by this security vulnerability.\n\nThis issue may lead to remote code execution if a client of the library calls the vulnerable method with untrusted input.\n\nIt only affects the `getPackedPackage` function and this function is not advertised and only used for tests & building our CLI, no malicious code was found after checking our codebase.\n\n### Patches\n\nFixed in \n- @prisma/sdk@2.20.0 (latest channel)\n- @prisma/sdk@2.20.0-dev.29 (dev channel)\n\nPull Request closing this vulnerability [https://github.com/prisma/prisma/pull/6245](https://github.com/prisma/prisma/pull/6245)\n\n### Acknowledgements\n\nThis issue was discovered and reported by GitHub Engineer [@erik-krogh (Erik Krogh Kristensen)](https://github.com/erik-krogh).\n\n### For more information\n\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n\n- Create a discussion in [the Prisma repository](https://github.com/prisma/prisma/discussions)\n- Email us at security@prisma.io",
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