Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/irrelon-path

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j7cg-h9v9-6vqp
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-7708 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) prototype pollution vulnerability (CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')) affecting Irrelon path libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves prototype pollution in irrelon-path and @irrelon/path. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.7.0.

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pkg:npm/irrelon-path

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-j7cg-h9v9-6vqp CVE-2020-7708 CRITICAL Prototype Pollution in irrelon-path and @irrelon/path

CVE-2020-7708 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-7708
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j7cg-h9v9-6vqp
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')
Affected Product Irrelon 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-2020-7708

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Irrelon 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.

irrelon-path fixed: 4.7.0 
npm install irrelon-path@4.7.0
@irrelon/path fixed: 4.7.0 
npm install @irrelon/path@4.7.0
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 irrelon-path

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2020-7708, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls irrelon-path

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Irrelon path in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.7.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls irrelon-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-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution'), where the product receives input from an upstream component that specifies attributes that are to be initialized or updated in an object, but it does not properly control modifications of attributes of the object prototype. In Irrelon 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

The package irrelon-path before 4.7.0; the package @irrelon/path before 4.7.0 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the set, unSet, pushVal and pullVal functions.

CVE-2020-7708 Affected Irrelon path Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.7.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
irrelon-path
npm/irrelon-path
npm
< 4.7.0
4.7.0
@irrelon/path
npm/@irrelon/path
npm
< 4.7.0
4.7.0

References

NVD — CVE-2020-7708 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7708
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/Irrelon/irrelon-path/commit/8a126b160c1a854ae511659c111413ad9910ebe3
Irrelon path Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Irrelon/irrelon-path
snyk.io/vuln/snyk-js-irrelo... WEB
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-IRRELONPATH-598672
snyk.io/vuln/snyk-js-irrelo... WEB
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-IRRELONPATH-598673

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7708?
CVE-2020-7708 is a security vulnerability in Irrelon path involving Prototype Pollution in irrelon-path and @irrelon/path under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution').
Which Irrelon path versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.7.0 across affected packages: irrelon-path, @irrelon/path.
What version fixes CVE-2020-7708?
Upgrading to 4.7.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is irrelon-path affected?
Yes, irrelon-path is affected in releases prior to 4.7.0. Upgrade your dependency to 4.7.0 or later.
Is @irrelon/path affected?
Yes, @irrelon/path is affected in releases prior to 4.7.0. Upgrade your dependency to 4.7.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-7708?
CVE-2020-7708 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-2020-7708?
CVE-2020-7708 is classified under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution') (The product receives input from an upstream component that specifies attributes that are to be initialized or updated in an object, but it does not properly control modifications of attributes of the object prototype.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2020-7708?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls irrelon-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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