CVE-2023-26128: Keep module latest Keep-module-latest Vulnerable To Command Injection Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wxrx-pc44-rcgc
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CVSS 8.4
CWE-78 CWE-20 CWE-77
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-26128 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.4) keep-module-latest vulnerable to command injection vulnerability (CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')) affecting Keep module latest libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves keep-module-latest vulnerable to command injection due to missing input sanitization. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-26128 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-26128
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wxrx-pc44-rcgc
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.4
CWE Classification CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Affected Product Keep module latest
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.4

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
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-2023-26128

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

keep-module-latest fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install keep-module-latest@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 keep-module-latest

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2023-26128, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls keep-module-latest

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Keep module latest 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 keep-module-latest 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 Keep module latest, 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 keep-module-latest are vulnerable to Command Injection due to missing input sanitization or other checks and sandboxes being employed to the installModule function. **Note:** To execute the code snippet and potentially exploit the vulnerability, the attacker needs to have the ability to run Node.js code within the target environment. This typically requires some level of access to the system or application hosting the Node.js environment.

CVE-2023-26128 Affected Keep module latest Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
keep-module-latest
npm/keep-module-latest
npm
≤ 1.0.1

References

NVD — CVE-2023-26128 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-26128
Keep module latest Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/liujunyang/keep-module-latest
Keep module latest Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/liujunyang/keep-module-latest/blob/master/index.js%23L50
Keep module latest Security Information SECURITY
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-KEEPMODULELATEST-3157165

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-26128?
CVE-2023-26128 is a security vulnerability in Keep module latest involving keep-module-latest vulnerable to Command Injection due to missing input sanitization under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection').
Which Keep module latest versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: keep-module-latest.
What version fixes CVE-2023-26128?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is keep-module-latest affected?
Yes, keep-module-latest 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-2023-26128?
CVE-2023-26128 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-26128?
CVE-2023-26128 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-2023-26128?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls keep-module-latest'. 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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