CVE-2024-24293: @bit/loader MiguelCastillo @bit/loader Prototype Pollution Issue Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8vr4-h4rr-8ph6
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-1321
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-24293 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) miguelcastillo @bit/loader prototype pollution issue vulnerability (CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')) affecting @bit/loader libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves miguelcastillo @bit/loader prototype pollution issue. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-24293 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-24293
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8vr4-h4rr-8ph6
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')
Affected Product @bit/loader
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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:R/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 Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2024-24293

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

@bit/loader fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install @bit/loader@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 @bit/loader

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-24293, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @bit/loader

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @bit/loader 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 @bit/loader 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 @bit/loader, 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

A Prototype Pollution issue in MiguelCastillo @bit/loader v.10.0.3 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the M function e argument in index.js.

CVE-2024-24293 Affected @bit/loader Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@bit/loader
npm/@bit/loader
npm
≤ 10.0.3

References

NVD — CVE-2024-24293 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-24293
@bit/loader Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://gist.github.com/tariqhawis/986fb1c9da6be526fb2656ba8d194b7f
@bit/loader Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/MiguelCastillo/bit-loader

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-24293?
CVE-2024-24293 is a security vulnerability in @bit/loader involving MiguelCastillo @bit/loader Prototype Pollution issue under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution').
Which @bit/loader versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: @bit/loader.
What version fixes CVE-2024-24293?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @bit/loader affected?
Yes, @bit/loader 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-2024-24293?
CVE-2024-24293 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-24293?
CVE-2024-24293 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-2024-24293?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @bit/loader'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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    "severity" : "HIGH",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
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