CVE-2023-45885: Openmct NASA Open MCT Cross Site Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v8fc-qxvj-f3mg
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-45885 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) nasa open mct cross site vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Openmct libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves nasa open mct cross site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-45885 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-45885
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v8fc-qxvj-f3mg
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Openmct
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-45885

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

openmct fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install openmct@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 openmct

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2023-45885, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls openmct

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Openmct 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 openmct 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Openmct, 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

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NASA Open MCT (aka openmct) through 3.1.0 allows attackers to run arbitrary code via the new component feature in the `flexibleLayout` plugin.

CVE-2023-45885 Affected Openmct Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openmct
npm/openmct
npm
≤ 3.1.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-45885 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-45885
Openmct Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nasa/openmct/pull/7148
Openmct Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nasa/openmct/pull/7148/commits/4e95e12559c9c5364269ff366a59768573baacb4
Openmct Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nasa/openmct
www.linkedin.com/pulse/xss-nasas-ope... WEB
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/xss-nasas-open-mct-v302-visionspace-technologies-ubg4f

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45885?
CVE-2023-45885 is a security vulnerability in Openmct involving NASA Open MCT Cross Site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Openmct versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: openmct.
What version fixes CVE-2023-45885?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openmct affected?
Yes, openmct 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-2023-45885?
CVE-2023-45885 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-45885?
CVE-2023-45885 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2023-45885?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls openmct'. 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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