CVE-2022-25923: Exec local bin Exec-local-bin Vulnerable To Command Injection Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-f259-h6m8-hm8m
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-78 CWE-77
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-25923 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) exec-local-bin vulnerable to command injection vulnerability (CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')) affecting Exec local bin libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves exec-local-bin vulnerable to command injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.0.

CVE-2022-25923 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-25923
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f259-h6m8-hm8m
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Affected Product Exec local bin
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
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-2022-25923

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

exec-local-bin fixed: 1.2.0 
npm install exec-local-bin@1.2.0
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 exec-local-bin

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-25923, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls exec-local-bin

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Exec local bin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.2.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls exec-local-bin 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 Exec local bin, 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

Versions of the package exec-local-bin before 1.2.0 are vulnerable to Command Injection via the `theProcess()` functionality due to improper user-input sanitization.

CVE-2022-25923 Affected Exec local bin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.2.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
exec-local-bin
npm/exec-local-bin
npm
< 1.2.0
1.2.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-25923 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25923
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/saeedseyfi/exec-local-bin/commit/d425866375c85038133a6f79db2aac66c0a72624
Exec local bin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/saeedseyfi/exec-local-bin
Exec local bin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/saeedseyfi/exec-local-bin/blob/92db00bde9d6e2d83410849f898df12f075b73b0/index.js%23L9
Exec local bin Security Information SECURITY
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-EXECLOCALBIN-3157956

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25923?
CVE-2022-25923 is a security vulnerability in Exec local bin involving exec-local-bin vulnerable to Command Injection under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection').
Which Exec local bin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2.0 across affected packages: exec-local-bin.
What version fixes CVE-2022-25923?
Upgrading to 1.2.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is exec-local-bin affected?
Yes, exec-local-bin is affected in releases prior to 1.2.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-25923?
CVE-2022-25923 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-25923?
CVE-2022-25923 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-2022-25923?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls exec-local-bin'. 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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