CVE-2022-23395: Jquery.cookie Prototype Pollution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gcx5-3p5f-f8vp
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-1321
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-23395 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) prototype pollution vulnerability (CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')) affecting Jquery.cookie libraries in the NuGet ecosystem. The issue involves prototype pollution in jquery.cookie. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-23395 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-23395
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gcx5-3p5f-f8vp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')
Affected Product Jquery.cookie
Package Ecosystem NuGet
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
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-2022-23395

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

jquery.cookie fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade jquery.cookie to 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: 

inspect dependencies for jquery.cookie

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-23395, inspect your project dependencies for Jquery.cookie:

inspect dependencies for jquery.cookie

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jquery.cookie 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: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution'), where the product receives input from an upstream component that specifies attributes that are to be initialized or updated in an object, but it does not properly control modifications of attributes of the object prototype. In Jquery.cookie, 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

jQuery Cookie 1.4.1 is affected by prototype pollution, which can lead to DOM cross-site scripting (XSS).

CVE-2022-23395 Affected Jquery.cookie Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
jquery.cookie
nuget/jquery.cookie
NuGet
≤ 1.4.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-23395 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23395
Jquery.cookie Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220325-0008
snyk.io/test/npm/jquery.coo... WEB
https://snyk.io/test/npm/jquery.cookie/1.4.1?tab=issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23395?
CVE-2022-23395 is a security vulnerability in Jquery.cookie involving Prototype Pollution in jquery.cookie under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution').
Which Jquery.cookie versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: jquery.cookie.
What version fixes CVE-2022-23395?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jquery.cookie affected?
Yes, jquery.cookie 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-2022-23395?
CVE-2022-23395 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-23395?
CVE-2022-23395 is classified under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution') (The product receives input from an upstream component that specifies attributes that are to be initialized or updated in an object, but it does not properly control modifications of attributes of the object prototype.).
How can I check NuGet dependencies for CVE-2022-23395?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for jquery.cookie'. 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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