CVE-2024-50611: @cyclonedx/cdxgen CycloneDX Cdxgen May Execute Code Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hxf3-vgpm-fv9p
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CVSS 6.4
CWE-94
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-50611 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.4) cyclonedx cdxgen may execute code vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting @cyclonedx/cdxgen libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves cyclonedx cdxgen may execute code contained within build-related files. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 11.1.7.

CVE-2024-50611 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-50611
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hxf3-vgpm-fv9p
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.4
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product @cyclonedx/cdxgen
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.4

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
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-2024-50611

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

@cyclonedx/cdxgen fixed: 11.1.7 
npm install @cyclonedx/cdxgen@11.1.7
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 @cyclonedx/cdxgen

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-50611, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @cyclonedx/cdxgen

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @cyclonedx/cdxgen in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 11.1.7), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @cyclonedx/cdxgen 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 @cyclonedx/cdxgen, 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

CycloneDX cdxgen prior to 11.1.7, when run against an untrusted codebase, may execute code contained within build-related files such as build.gradle.kts, a similar issue to CVE-2022-24441. cdxgen is used by, for example, OWASP dep-scan. NOTE: this has been characterized as a design limitation, rather than an implementation mistake.

CVE-2024-50611 Affected @cyclonedx/cdxgen Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
11.1.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@cyclonedx/cdxgen
npm/@cyclonedx/cdxgen
npm
< 11.1.7
11.1.7

References

NVD — CVE-2024-50611 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50611
@cyclonedx/cdxgen Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/CycloneDX/cdxgen/issues/1328
@cyclonedx/cdxgen Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/CycloneDX/cdxgen/pull/1614
@cyclonedx/cdxgen Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/CycloneDX/cdxgen
@cyclonedx/cdxgen Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/CycloneDX/cdxgen/releases
@cyclonedx/cdxgen Release RELEASE
https://github.com/CycloneDX/cdxgen/releases/tag/v11.1.7
owasp.org/www-project-dep-sca... WEB
https://owasp.org/www-project-dep-scan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-50611?
CVE-2024-50611 is a security vulnerability in @cyclonedx/cdxgen involving CycloneDX cdxgen may execute code contained within build-related files under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which @cyclonedx/cdxgen versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 11.1.7 across affected packages: @cyclonedx/cdxgen.
What version fixes CVE-2024-50611?
Upgrading to 11.1.7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @cyclonedx/cdxgen affected?
Yes, @cyclonedx/cdxgen is affected in releases prior to 11.1.7. Upgrade your dependency to 11.1.7 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-50611?
CVE-2024-50611 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-50611?
CVE-2024-50611 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-2024-50611?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @cyclonedx/cdxgen'. 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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