Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/@zowe/cli

Q: What is CVE-2024-6833?

CVE-2024-6833 is a security vulnerability in @zowe/cli involving Zowe CLI allows storage of previously entered secure credentials in a plaintext file under CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password.

Q: Which @zowe/cli versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 7.23.5 across affected packages: @zowe/cli.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2024-6833?

Upgrading to 7.23.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is @zowe/cli affected?

Yes, @zowe/cli is affected in releases prior to 7.23.5. Upgrade your dependency to 7.23.5 or later.

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-6833?

CVE-2024-6833 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-6833?

CVE-2024-6833 is classified under CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password (The product stores a password in plaintext within resources such as memory or files.).

Q: How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2024-6833?

Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @zowe/cli'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

PACKAGE

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-ghgq-x6wc-6jr5

Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-6833 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.9) zowe cli allows storage of vulnerability (CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password) affecting @zowe/cli libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves zowe cli allows storage of previously entered secure credentials in a plaintext file. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.23.5.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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pkg:npm/@zowe/cli

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID	CVE / NVD	Severity	Summary
GHSA-ghgq-x6wc-6jr5	CVE-2024-6833	MODERATE	Zowe CLI allows storage of previously entered secure credentials in a plaintext file

CVE-2024-6833 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-6833

GHSA Identifier GHSA-ghgq-x6wc-6jr5

Severity MODERATE

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9

CWE Classification CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password

Affected Product @zowe/cli

Package Ecosystem npm

Published Date 2024-07-17

Last Updated 2024-07-17

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.9

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

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)

Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)

Privileges Required Low (PR:L)

User Interaction Required (UI:R)

Scope Changed (S:C)

Confidentiality High (C:H)

Integrity None (I:N)

Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-6833

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

@zowe/cli fixed: 7.23.5

npm install @zowe/cli@7.23.5

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 @zowe/cli

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-6833, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @zowe/cli

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @zowe/cli in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 7.23.5), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @zowe/cli 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-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password, where the product stores a password in plaintext within resources such as memory or files. In @zowe/cli, 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 vulnerability in Zowe CLI allows local, privileged actors to store previously entered secure credentials in a plaintext file as part of an auto-init operation.

CVE-2024-6833 Affected @zowe/cli Versions

1 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

7.23.5

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
@zowe/cli npm/@zowe/cli	npm	≥ 7.18.0 < 7.23.5	7.23.5

References

NVD — CVE-2024-6833 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-6833

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/zowe/zowe-cli/commit/6778da5e03c65dfcd3e6e4b4097b94d9fbd5d01b

@zowe/cli Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/zowe/zowe-cli

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6833?

CVE-2024-6833 is a security vulnerability in @zowe/cli involving Zowe CLI allows storage of previously entered secure credentials in a plaintext file under CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password.

Which @zowe/cli versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 7.23.5 across affected packages: @zowe/cli.

What version fixes CVE-2024-6833?

Upgrading to 7.23.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is @zowe/cli affected?

Yes, @zowe/cli is affected in releases prior to 7.23.5. Upgrade your dependency to 7.23.5 or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-6833?

CVE-2024-6833 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-6833?

CVE-2024-6833 is classified under CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password (The product stores a password in plaintext within resources such as memory or files.).

How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2024-6833?

Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @zowe/cli'. 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

5.9 MODERATE