CVE-2022-2079: Nocodb Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hv6q-5g4f-8897
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-2079 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Nocodb libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in nocodb. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.91.9.

CVE-2022-2079 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-2079
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hv6q-5g4f-8897
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Nocodb
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-2079

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

nocodb fixed: 0.91.9 
npm install nocodb@0.91.9
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 nocodb

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-2079, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls nocodb

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Nocodb in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.91.9), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls nocodb 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Nocodb, 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

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository nocodb/nocodb prior to 0.91.9.

CVE-2022-2079 Affected Nocodb Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.91.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
nocodb
npm/nocodb
npm
< 0.91.9
0.91.9

References

NVD — CVE-2022-2079 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2079
Nocodb Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nocodb/nocodb/issues/2262
Nocodb Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nocodb/nocodb/pull/2343
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/nocodb/nocodb/commit/362f8f0869989bc13bdcd66c6fc9c86ac79b9992
Nocodb Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nocodb/nocodb
Nocodb Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nocodb/nocodb/releases
huntr.dev/bounties/2615adf2-f... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/2615adf2-ff40-4623-97fb-2e4a3800202a

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2079?
CVE-2022-2079 is a security vulnerability in Nocodb involving Cross-site Scripting in NocoDB under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Nocodb versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.91.9 across affected packages: nocodb.
What version fixes CVE-2022-2079?
Upgrading to 0.91.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is nocodb affected?
Yes, nocodb is affected in releases prior to 0.91.9. Upgrade your dependency to 0.91.9 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2079?
CVE-2022-2079 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-2079?
CVE-2022-2079 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2022-2079?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls nocodb'. 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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