CVE-2022-29823: Feathers sequelize Feather-Sequelize CleanQuery Method Vulnerable To Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p5m3-27vh-52j4
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-1321
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-29823 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) feather-sequelize cleanquery method vulnerable to vulnerability (CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')) affecting Feathers sequelize libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves feather-sequelize cleanquery method vulnerable to prototype pollution. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.3.3.

CVE-2022-29823 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-29823
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p5m3-27vh-52j4
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')
Affected Product Feathers sequelize
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-2022-29823

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

feathers-sequelize fixed: 6.3.3 
npm install feathers-sequelize@6.3.3
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 feathers-sequelize

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-29823, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls feathers-sequelize

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Feathers sequelize in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.3.3), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls feathers-sequelize 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-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 Feathers sequelize, 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

Feather-Sequelize cleanQuery method uses insecure recursive logic to filter unsupported keys from the query object. This results in a Remote Code Execution (RCE) with privileges of application.

CVE-2022-29823 Affected Feathers sequelize Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.3.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
feathers-sequelize
npm/feathers-sequelize
npm
≥ 6.0.0
< 6.3.3
6.3.3

References

NVD — CVE-2022-29823 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29823
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/feathersjs-ecosystem/feathers-sequelize/commit/0b7beaa773dc313fdb27edd9ee8115064d7cf114
csirt.divd.nl/cve-2022-29823 WEB
https://csirt.divd.nl/CVE-2022-29823
csirt.divd.nl/divd-2022-00020 WEB
https://csirt.divd.nl/DIVD-2022-00020
csirt.divd.nl/cases/divd-2022-000... WEB
https://csirt.divd.nl/cases/DIVD-2022-00020
csirt.divd.nl/cves/cve-2022-29823 WEB
https://csirt.divd.nl/cves/CVE-2022-29823
Feathers sequelize Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/feathersjs-ecosystem/feathers-sequelize

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29823?
CVE-2022-29823 is a security vulnerability in Feathers sequelize involving Feather-Sequelize cleanQuery method vulnerable to Prototype Pollution under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution').
Which Feathers sequelize versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.3.3 across affected packages: feathers-sequelize.
What version fixes CVE-2022-29823?
Upgrading to 6.3.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is feathers-sequelize affected?
Yes, feathers-sequelize is affected in releases prior to 6.3.3. Upgrade your dependency to 6.3.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-29823?
CVE-2022-29823 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-2022-29823?
CVE-2022-29823 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 npm dependencies for CVE-2022-29823?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls feathers-sequelize'. 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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