CVE-2021-28458: @azure/ms rest nodeauth Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qpfw-4m9x-rxx8
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CVSS 7.8
CWE-269
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-28458 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.8) improper privilege management vulnerability (CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management) affecting @azure/ms rest nodeauth libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves improper privilege management in azure ms-rest-nodeauth. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.0.8.

CVE-2021-28458 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-28458
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qpfw-4m9x-rxx8
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8
CWE Classification CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management
Affected Product @azure/ms rest nodeauth
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.8

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

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
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-2021-28458

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

@azure/ms-rest-nodeauth fixed: 3.0.8 
npm install @azure/ms-rest-nodeauth@3.0.8
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 @azure/ms-rest-nodeauth

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2021-28458, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @azure/ms-rest-nodeauth

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @azure/ms rest nodeauth in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.0.8), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @azure/ms-rest-nodeauth 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-269: Improper Privilege Management, where the product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. In @azure/ms rest nodeauth, 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

Azure ms-rest-nodeauth Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2021-28458 Affected @azure/ms rest nodeauth Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.0.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@azure/ms-rest-nodeauth
npm/@azure/ms-rest-nodeauth
npm
< 3.0.8
3.0.8

References

NVD — CVE-2021-28458 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28458
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/Azure/ms-rest-nodeauth/commit/1b8dcfb6d7e1c8a0a00044286021a841961cf636
@azure/ms rest nodeauth Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Azure/ms-rest-nodeauth
@azure/ms rest nodeauth Security Information SECURITY
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28458

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28458?
CVE-2021-28458 is a security vulnerability in @azure/ms rest nodeauth involving Improper Privilege Management in Azure ms-rest-nodeauth under CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management.
Which @azure/ms rest nodeauth versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.0.8 across affected packages: @azure/ms-rest-nodeauth.
What version fixes CVE-2021-28458?
Upgrading to 3.0.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @azure/ms-rest-nodeauth affected?
Yes, @azure/ms-rest-nodeauth is affected in releases prior to 3.0.8. Upgrade your dependency to 3.0.8 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-28458?
CVE-2021-28458 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-28458?
CVE-2021-28458 is classified under CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management (The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2021-28458?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @azure/ms-rest-nodeauth'. 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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