CVE-2022-25853: Semver tags Semver-tags Is Vulnerable To Command Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8h3g-hcwp-6hxq
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CVSS 7.8
CWE-78 CWE-77
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-25853 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.8) semver-tags is vulnerable to command vulnerability (CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')) affecting Semver tags libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves semver-tags is vulnerable to command injection via the getgittagsremote function. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-25853 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-25853
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8h3g-hcwp-6hxq
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8
CWE Classification CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Affected Product Semver tags
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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-25853

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

semver-tags fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install semver-tags@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 semver-tags

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-25853, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls semver-tags

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Semver tags 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 semver-tags 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 Semver tags, 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

All versions of the package semver-tags are vulnerable to Command Injection via the getGitTagsRemote function due to improper input sanitization.

CVE-2022-25853 Affected Semver tags Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
semver-tags
npm/semver-tags
npm
≤ 0.4.10

References

NVD — CVE-2022-25853 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25853
Semver tags Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jtrussell/semver-tags
Semver tags Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jtrussell/semver-tags/blob/db1ba680bafed0d51e1bb36bd38f2c5439fe8b00/lib/get-tags.js#L21
Semver tags Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jtrussell/semver-tags/blob/db1ba680bafed0d51e1bb36bd38f2c5439fe8b00/lib/get-tags.js%23L21
Semver tags Security Information SECURITY
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-SEMVERTAGS-3175612

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25853?
CVE-2022-25853 is a security vulnerability in Semver tags involving semver-tags is vulnerable to Command Injection via the getGitTagsRemote function under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection').
Which Semver tags versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: semver-tags.
What version fixes CVE-2022-25853?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is semver-tags affected?
Yes, semver-tags 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-2022-25853?
CVE-2022-25853 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-25853?
CVE-2022-25853 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-2022-25853?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls semver-tags'. 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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