Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/lutils

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3r8w-mphv-2f3f
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-23396 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.6) prototype pollution vulnerability (CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')) affecting Lutils libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves prototype pollution in lutils. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/lutils

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-3r8w-mphv-2f3f CVE-2021-23396 MODERATE Prototype Pollution in lutils

CVE-2021-23396 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-23396
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3r8w-mphv-2f3f
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.6
CWE Classification CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')
Affected Product Lutils
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.6

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2021-23396

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

lutils fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install lutils@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 lutils

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2021-23396, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls lutils

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Lutils 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 lutils 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 Lutils, 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

All versions of package lutils are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the main (merge) function.

CVE-2021-23396 Affected Lutils Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
lutils
npm/lutils
npm
≤ 2.4.0

References

NVD — CVE-2021-23396 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-23396
snyk.io/vuln/snyk-js-lutils... WEB
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-LUTILS-1311023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-23396?
CVE-2021-23396 is a security vulnerability in Lutils involving Prototype Pollution in lutils under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution').
Which Lutils versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: lutils.
What version fixes CVE-2021-23396?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is lutils affected?
Yes, lutils 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-2021-23396?
CVE-2021-23396 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.6 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-23396?
CVE-2021-23396 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-2021-23396?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls lutils'. 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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  "id" : "GHSA-3r8w-mphv-2f3f",
  "modified" : "2023-08-08T19:57:21Z",
  "published" : "2021-06-21T17:12:25Z",
  "aliases" : [ "CVE-2021-23396" ],
  "summary" : "Prototype Pollution in lutils",
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    "severity" : "MODERATE",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2021-06-18T18:35:57Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : "2021-06-17T17:15:00Z"
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