Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/broccoli-compass

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wq8f-xmq3-5vq9
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-27848 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')) affecting Broccoli compass libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves remote code execution in broccoli-compass. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/broccoli-compass

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/broccoli-compass. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-wq8f-xmq3-5vq9 CVE-2023-27848 CRITICAL Remote code execution in broccoli-compass

CVE-2023-27848 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-27848
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wq8f-xmq3-5vq9
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Affected Product Broccoli compass
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
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-2023-27848

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

broccoli-compass fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install broccoli-compass@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 broccoli-compass

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2023-27848, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls broccoli-compass

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Broccoli compass 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 broccoli-compass 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-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Broccoli compass, 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

broccoli-compass v0.2.4 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the child_process function.

CVE-2023-27848 Affected Broccoli compass Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
broccoli-compass
npm/broccoli-compass
npm
≤ 0.2.4

References

NVD — CVE-2023-27848 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-27848
Broccoli compass Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/omnitaint/Vulnerability-Reports/blob/9d65add2bca71ed6d6b2e281ee6790a12504ff8e/reports/broccoli-compass/report.md
www.npmjs.com/package/broccoli-co... WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/package/broccoli-compass

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27848?
CVE-2023-27848 is a security vulnerability in Broccoli compass involving Remote code execution in broccoli-compass under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection').
Which Broccoli compass versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: broccoli-compass.
What version fixes CVE-2023-27848?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is broccoli-compass affected?
Yes, broccoli-compass 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-2023-27848?
CVE-2023-27848 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-27848?
CVE-2023-27848 is classified under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2023-27848?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls broccoli-compass'. 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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