CVE-2023-3224: Nuxt Nuxt Code Injection Vulnerability Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gc34-5v43-h7v8
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CVSS 8.1
CWE-94
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-3224 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 8.1) nuxt code injection vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Nuxt libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves nuxt code injection vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.4.3.

CVE-2023-3224 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-3224
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gc34-5v43-h7v8
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Nuxt
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
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-2023-3224

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

nuxt fixed: 3.4.3 
npm install nuxt@3.4.3
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 nuxt

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2023-3224, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls nuxt

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Nuxt in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.4.3), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls nuxt 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Nuxt, 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

he Nuxt dev server between versions 3.4.0 and 3.4.3 is vulnerable to code injection when it is exposed publicly.

CVE-2023-3224 Affected Nuxt Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.4.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
nuxt
npm/nuxt
npm
≥ 3.4.0
< 3.4.3
3.4.3

References

NVD — CVE-2023-3224 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3224
Nuxt Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nuxt/nuxt/issues/21694
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/nuxt/nuxt/commit/65a8f4eb3ef1b249a95fd59e323835a96428baff
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/nuxt/nuxt/commit/72ba53efbc2384f802d654fffd92eaf36a81b507
Nuxt Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nuxt/nuxt
Nuxt Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nuxt/nuxt/commits/v3.4.3
huntr.dev/bounties/1eb74fd8-0... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/1eb74fd8-0258-4c1f-a904-83b52e373a87

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3224?
CVE-2023-3224 is a security vulnerability in Nuxt involving nuxt Code Injection vulnerability under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Nuxt versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.4.3 across affected packages: nuxt.
What version fixes CVE-2023-3224?
Upgrading to 3.4.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is nuxt affected?
Yes, nuxt is affected in releases prior to 3.4.3. Upgrade your dependency to 3.4.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3224?
CVE-2023-3224 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-3224?
CVE-2023-3224 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2023-3224?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls nuxt'. 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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