CVE-2022-3423: Nocodb Denial of Service Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-grv6-m753-3w2g
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-400 CWE-770
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-3423 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) denial of service vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Nocodb libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves nocodb vulnerable to denial of service. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.92.0.

CVE-2022-3423 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-3423
GHSA Identifier GHSA-grv6-m753-3w2g
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product Nocodb
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-3423

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: 0.92.0 
npm install nocodb@0.92.0
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 nocodb

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-3423, 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 0.92.0), 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-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. 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

NocoDB prior to 0.92.0 allows actors to insert large characters into the input field `New Project` on the create field, which can cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted HTTP request. Version 0.92.0 fixes this issue.

CVE-2022-3423 Affected Nocodb Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.92.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
nocodb
npm/nocodb
npm
< 0.92.0
0.92.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-3423 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3423
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/nocodb/nocodb/commit/000ecd886738b965b5997cd905825e3244f48b95
Nocodb Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nocodb/nocodb
huntr.dev/bounties/94639d8e-8... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/94639d8e-8301-4432-ab80-e76e1346e631

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3423?
CVE-2022-3423 is a security vulnerability in Nocodb involving NocoDB vulnerable to Denial of Service under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Nocodb versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.92.0 across affected packages: nocodb.
What version fixes CVE-2022-3423?
Upgrading to 0.92.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is nocodb affected?
Yes, nocodb is affected in releases prior to 0.92.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.92.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-3423?
CVE-2022-3423 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-3423?
CVE-2022-3423 is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2022-3423?
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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