Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/@hapi/boom

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-2ggq-vfcp-gwhj is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting @hapi/boom libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in @hapi/boom. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.3.8.

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pkg:npm/@hapi/boom

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/@hapi/boom. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-2ggq-vfcp-gwhj - MODERATE Cross-Site Scripting in @hapi/boom

GHSA-2ggq-vfcp-gwhj at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2ggq-vfcp-gwhj
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product @hapi/boom
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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

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

How to Fix GHSA-2ggq-vfcp-gwhj

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

@hapi/boom fixed: 0.3.8 
npm install @hapi/boom@0.3.8
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 @hapi/boom

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-2ggq-vfcp-gwhj, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @hapi/boom

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @hapi/boom in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.3.8), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @hapi/boom 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In @hapi/boom, 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

Versions of `@hapi/boom` prior to 0.3.8 are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). The package fails to properly escape error messages, which may allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser. ## Recommendation Upgrade to version 0.3.8 or later.

GHSA-2ggq-vfcp-gwhj Affected @hapi/boom Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.3.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@hapi/boom
npm/@hapi/boom
npm
< 0.3.8
0.3.8

References

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/hapijs/boom/commit/0f8640bdba65aec6e6799bfc16ff5753150bfcaf
@hapi/boom Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hapijs/boom
snyk.io/vuln/snyk-js-hapibo... WEB
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-HAPIBOOM-541183

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-2ggq-vfcp-gwhj?
GHSA-2ggq-vfcp-gwhj is a security vulnerability in @hapi/boom involving Cross-Site Scripting in @hapi/boom under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which @hapi/boom versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.3.8 across affected packages: @hapi/boom.
What version fixes GHSA-2ggq-vfcp-gwhj?
Upgrading to 0.3.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @hapi/boom affected?
Yes, @hapi/boom is affected in releases prior to 0.3.8. Upgrade your dependency to 0.3.8 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-2ggq-vfcp-gwhj?
GHSA-2ggq-vfcp-gwhj has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-2ggq-vfcp-gwhj?
GHSA-2ggq-vfcp-gwhj is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-2ggq-vfcp-gwhj?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @hapi/boom'. 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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