Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/just-safe-set

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v26w-gcxh-v4r7
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-25952 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) prototype polluation vulnerability (CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')) affecting Just safe set libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves prototype polluation in just-safe-set. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.2.2.

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pkg:npm/just-safe-set

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-v26w-gcxh-v4r7 CVE-2021-25952 CRITICAL Prototype polluation in just-safe-set

CVE-2021-25952 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-25952
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v26w-gcxh-v4r7
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')
Affected Product Just safe set
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-2021-25952

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

just-safe-set fixed: 2.2.2 
npm install just-safe-set@2.2.2
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 just-safe-set

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2021-25952, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls just-safe-set

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Just safe set in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.2.2), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls just-safe-set 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 Just safe set, 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

Prototype pollution vulnerability in ‘just-safe-set’ versions 1.0.0 through 2.2.1 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service and may lead to remote code execution.

CVE-2021-25952 Affected Just safe set Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.2.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
just-safe-set
npm/just-safe-set
npm
≥ 1.0.0
< 2.2.2
2.2.2

References

NVD — CVE-2021-25952 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-25952
Just safe set Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/angus-c/just/pull/267
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/angus-c/just/commit/dd57a476f4bb9d78c6f60741898dc04c71d2eb53
Just safe set Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/angus-c/just
www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-datab... WEB
https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25952

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25952?
CVE-2021-25952 is a security vulnerability in Just safe set involving Prototype polluation in just-safe-set under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution').
Which Just safe set versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.2.2 across affected packages: just-safe-set.
What version fixes CVE-2021-25952?
Upgrading to 2.2.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is just-safe-set affected?
Yes, just-safe-set is affected in releases prior to 2.2.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.2.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-25952?
CVE-2021-25952 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-2021-25952?
CVE-2021-25952 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-2021-25952?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls just-safe-set'. 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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