Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/@google-cloud/firestore

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4g6q-77j7-vvjc
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-6460 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.0) logging of the firestore key vulnerability (CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File) affecting @google cloud/firestore libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves logging of the firestore key within nodejs-firestore. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.1.0.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/@google-cloud/firestore

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/@google-cloud/firestore. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-4g6q-77j7-vvjc CVE-2023-6460 MODERATE Logging of the firestore key within nodejs-firestore

CVE-2023-6460 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-6460
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4g6q-77j7-vvjc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.0
CWE Classification CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
Affected Product @google cloud/firestore
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.0

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:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-6460

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

@google-cloud/firestore fixed: 6.1.0 
npm install @google-cloud/firestore@6.1.0
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 @google-cloud/firestore

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2023-6460, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @google-cloud/firestore

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @google cloud/firestore in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.1.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @google-cloud/firestore 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-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File, where the product writes sensitive information to a log file. In @google cloud/firestore, 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 potential logging of the firestore key via logging within nodejs-firestore exists - Developers who were logging objects through this._settings would be logging the firestore key as well potentially exposing it to anyone with logs read access. We recommend upgrading to version 6.1.0 to avoid this issue

CVE-2023-6460 Affected @google cloud/firestore Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.1.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@google-cloud/firestore
npm/@google-cloud/firestore
npm
< 6.1.0
6.1.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-6460 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6460
@google cloud/firestore Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/googleapis/nodejs-firestore/pull/1742
bughunters.google.com/reports/vrp/knvgo1w... WEB
https://bughunters.google.com/reports/vrp/KNvgo1Wij
@google cloud/firestore Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/googleapis/nodejs-firestore
@google cloud/firestore Release RELEASE
https://github.com/googleapis/nodejs-firestore/releases/tag/v6.1.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6460?
CVE-2023-6460 is a security vulnerability in @google cloud/firestore involving Logging of the firestore key within nodejs-firestore under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File.
Which @google cloud/firestore versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.1.0 across affected packages: @google-cloud/firestore.
What version fixes CVE-2023-6460?
Upgrading to 6.1.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @google-cloud/firestore affected?
Yes, @google-cloud/firestore is affected in releases prior to 6.1.0. Upgrade your dependency to 6.1.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-6460?
CVE-2023-6460 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.0 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-6460?
CVE-2023-6460 is classified under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File (The product writes sensitive information to a log file.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2023-6460?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @google-cloud/firestore'. 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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