Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/@akbr/patch-into

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gh4x-qv3p-m9pm

Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-38991 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) akbr patch-into was discovered to vulnerability (CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')) affecting @akbr/patch into libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves akbr patch-into was discovered to contain a prototype pollution via the function patchinto. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

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Advisory ID	CVE / NVD	Severity	Summary
GHSA-gh4x-qv3p-m9pm	CVE-2024-38991	HIGH	akbr patch-into was discovered to contain a prototype pollution via the function patchInto

CVE-2024-38991 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-38991

GHSA Identifier GHSA-gh4x-qv3p-m9pm

Severity HIGH

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8

CWE Classification CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')

Affected Product @akbr/patch into

Package Ecosystem npm

Published Date 2024-07-01

Last Updated 2024-07-05

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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)

Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)

Privileges Required Low (PR:L)

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-2024-38991

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

@akbr/patch-into fixed: Latest secure release

npm install @akbr/patch-into@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 @akbr/patch-into

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-38991, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @akbr/patch-into

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @akbr/patch into 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 @akbr/patch-into 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 @akbr/patch into, 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

akbr patch-into version 1.0.1 was discovered to contain a prototype pollution via the function patchInto. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via injecting arbitrary properties.

CVE-2024-38991 Affected @akbr/patch into Versions

1 component(s)

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
@akbr/patch-into npm/@akbr/patch-into	npm	1.0.1 All 1 versions 1.0.1	None specified

References

NVD — CVE-2024-38991 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38991

@akbr/patch into Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://gist.github.com/mestrtee/8851413e3b33a96f191f0e9c81706532

github.com/akbr/patc... PACKAGE

github.com/akbr/patch-into

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38991?

CVE-2024-38991 is a security vulnerability in @akbr/patch into involving akbr patch-into was discovered to contain a prototype pollution via the function patchInto under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution').

Which @akbr/patch into versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: @akbr/patch-into.

What version fixes CVE-2024-38991?

Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is @akbr/patch-into affected?

Yes, @akbr/patch-into 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-2024-38991?

CVE-2024-38991 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-38991?

CVE-2024-38991 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-2024-38991?

Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @akbr/patch-into'. 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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CVSS V3

8.8 HIGH