CVE-2024-40453: Squirrelly Squirrelly Code Injection Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-w5pw-gmcw-rfc8
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-94
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-40453 is a HIGH (CVSS 9.8) squirrelly code injection vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Squirrelly libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves squirrelly code injection vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 9.1.0.

CVE-2024-40453 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-40453
GHSA Identifier GHSA-w5pw-gmcw-rfc8
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Squirrelly
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-2024-40453

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

squirrelly fixed: 9.1.0 
npm install squirrelly@9.1.0
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 squirrelly

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-40453, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls squirrelly

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Squirrelly in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 9.1.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls squirrelly 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 Squirrelly, 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

squirrellyjs squirrelly v9.0.0 was discovered to contain a code injection vulnerability via the component `options.varName`. The issue was fixed in version 9.1.0.

CVE-2024-40453 Affected Squirrelly Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
9.1.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
squirrelly
npm/squirrelly
npm
≥ 9.0.0
< 9.1.0
9.1.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-40453 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-40453
Squirrelly Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/squirrellyjs/squirrelly/pull/262
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/squirrellyjs/squirrelly/commit/426f930e5ca1501404cd887071e734ec5feb0bcf
Squirrelly Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/squirrellyjs/squirrelly
samuzora.com/posts/cve-2024-4045... WEB
https://samuzora.com/posts/cve-2024-40453

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40453?
CVE-2024-40453 is a security vulnerability in Squirrelly involving squirrelly Code Injection vulnerability under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Squirrelly versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 9.1.0 across affected packages: squirrelly.
What version fixes CVE-2024-40453?
Upgrading to 9.1.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is squirrelly affected?
Yes, squirrelly is affected in releases prior to 9.1.0. Upgrade your dependency to 9.1.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-40453?
CVE-2024-40453 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (HIGH) 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-2024-40453?
CVE-2024-40453 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-2024-40453?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls squirrelly'. 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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