Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/@nestjs/common

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cj7v-w2c7-cp7c
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-29409 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) nest allows a remote attacker vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting @nestjs/common libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves nest allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the content-type header. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 11.0.16, 10.4.16.

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pkg:npm/@nestjs/common

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-cj7v-w2c7-cp7c CVE-2024-29409 MODERATE nest allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Content-Type header

CVE-2024-29409 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-29409
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cj7v-w2c7-cp7c
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product @nestjs/common
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

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:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2024-29409

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

@nestjs/common fixed: 11.0.16 
npm install @nestjs/common@11.0.16
@nestjs/common fixed: 10.4.16 
npm install @nestjs/common@10.4.16
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 @nestjs/common

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-29409, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @nestjs/common

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @nestjs/common in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 11.0.16), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @nestjs/common 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 @nestjs/common, 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

File Upload vulnerability in nestjs nest prior to v.11.0.16 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Content-Type header.

CVE-2024-29409 Affected @nestjs/common Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
11.0.1610.4.16
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@nestjs/common
npm/@nestjs/common
npm
≥ 11.0.0-next.1
< 11.0.16
11.0.16
@nestjs/common
npm/@nestjs/common
npm
< 10.4.16
10.4.16

References

NVD — CVE-2024-29409 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29409
@nestjs/common Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nestjs/nest/issues/13311#issuecomment-1993839495
@nestjs/common Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nestjs/nest/issues/14876
@nestjs/common Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nestjs/nest/issues/14876#issuecomment-2796888038
@nestjs/common Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nestjs/nest/pull/14881
@nestjs/common Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://gist.github.com/aydinnyunus/801342361584d1491c67a820a714f53f
@nestjs/common Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nestjs/nest
@nestjs/common Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nestjs/nest/blob/83a48b2c7396985144b7a6cd5d3bee1abb7c5d81/packages/common/pipes/file/file-type.validator.ts#L19
@nestjs/common Release RELEASE
https://github.com/nestjs/nest/releases/tag/v10.4.16
@nestjs/common Release RELEASE
https://github.com/nestjs/nest/releases/tag/v11.0.16

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29409?
CVE-2024-29409 is a security vulnerability in @nestjs/common involving nest allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Content-Type header under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which @nestjs/common versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 11.0.16, 10.4.16 across affected packages: @nestjs/common.
What version fixes CVE-2024-29409?
Upgrading to 11.0.16, 10.4.16 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @nestjs/common affected?
Yes, @nestjs/common is affected in releases prior to 11.0.16, 10.4.16. Upgrade your dependency to 11.0.16, 10.4.16 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-29409?
CVE-2024-29409 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-29409?
CVE-2024-29409 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-2024-29409?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @nestjs/common'. 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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