CVE-2024-38989: @bunt/app Prototype Pollution Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p734-xg27-8cfq
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-1321
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-38989 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) prototype pollution vulnerability (CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')) affecting @bunt/app libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves prototype pollution in izatop bunt. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.29.26.

CVE-2024-38989 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-38989
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p734-xg27-8cfq
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')
Affected Product @bunt/app
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:N/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 None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2024-38989

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

@bunt/app fixed: 0.29.26 
npm install @bunt/app@0.29.26
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 @bunt/app

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-38989, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @bunt/app

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @bunt/app in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.29.26), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @bunt/app 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 @bunt/app, 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

izatop bunt v0.29.19 was discovered to contain a prototype pollution via the component /esm/qs.js. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via injecting arbitrary properties.

CVE-2024-38989 Affected @bunt/app Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.29.26
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@bunt/app
npm/@bunt/app
npm
< 0.29.26
0.29.26

References

NVD — CVE-2024-38989 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38989
@bunt/app Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/izatop/bunt/issues/27
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/izatop/bunt/commit/c55201a8cee03e5282f99874dead988c80d31db7
@bunt/app Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://gist.github.com/mestrtee/5e9830fb180a34d65f04fafb52d2b94b
@bunt/app Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/izatop/bunt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38989?
CVE-2024-38989 is a security vulnerability in @bunt/app involving Prototype pollution in izatop bunt under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution').
Which @bunt/app versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.29.26 across affected packages: @bunt/app.
What version fixes CVE-2024-38989?
Upgrading to 0.29.26 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @bunt/app affected?
Yes, @bunt/app is affected in releases prior to 0.29.26. Upgrade your dependency to 0.29.26 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-38989?
CVE-2024-38989 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-38989?
CVE-2024-38989 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-2024-38989?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @bunt/app'. 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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