Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/global-modules-path

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vvj3-85vf-fgmw
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-21191 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) global-modules-path command injection vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')) affecting Global modules path libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves global-modules-path command injection vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.0.0.

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pkg:npm/global-modules-path

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-vvj3-85vf-fgmw CVE-2022-21191 CRITICAL global-modules-path Command Injection vulnerability

CVE-2022-21191 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-21191
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vvj3-85vf-fgmw
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Affected Product Global modules path
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-2022-21191

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

global-modules-path fixed: 3.0.0 
npm install global-modules-path@3.0.0
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 global-modules-path

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-21191, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls global-modules-path

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Global modules path in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.0.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls global-modules-path 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-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an os command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended os command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Global modules path, 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 the package global-modules-path before 3.0.0 are vulnerable to Command Injection due to missing input sanitization or other checks and sandboxes being employed to the getPath function.

CVE-2022-21191 Affected Global modules path Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
global-modules-path
npm/global-modules-path
npm
< 3.0.0
3.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-21191 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21191
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/rosen-vladimirov/global-modules-path/commit/edbdaff077ea0cf295b1469923c06bbccad3c180
Global modules path Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/lorenzomigliorero/npm-node-utils/blob/b55dd81c597db657c9751332bb2242403fd3e26b/index.js%23L186
Global modules path Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rosen-vladimirov/global-modules-path
Global modules path Release RELEASE
https://github.com/rosen-vladimirov/global-modules-path/releases/tag/v3.0.0
Global modules path Security Information SECURITY
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-GLOBALMODULESPATH-3167973

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21191?
CVE-2022-21191 is a security vulnerability in Global modules path involving global-modules-path Command Injection vulnerability under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection').
Which Global modules path versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.0.0 across affected packages: global-modules-path.
What version fixes CVE-2022-21191?
Upgrading to 3.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is global-modules-path affected?
Yes, global-modules-path is affected in releases prior to 3.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 3.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-21191?
CVE-2022-21191 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-2022-21191?
CVE-2022-21191 is classified under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2022-21191?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls global-modules-path'. 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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