Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/module-from-string

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-q5j8-9m9g-x2jh
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-57072 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) module-from-string prototype pollution vulnerability (CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')) affecting Module from string libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves module-from-string prototype pollution. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/module-from-string

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-q5j8-9m9g-x2jh CVE-2024-57072 HIGH module-from-string prototype pollution

CVE-2024-57072 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-57072
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q5j8-9m9g-x2jh
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')
Affected Product Module from string
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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:N/I:N/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 None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2024-57072

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

module-from-string fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install module-from-string@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 module-from-string

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-57072, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls module-from-string

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Module from string 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 module-from-string 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 Module from string, 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

A prototype pollution in the lib.requireFromString function of module-from-string v3.3.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted payload.

CVE-2024-57072 Affected Module from string Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
module-from-string
npm/module-from-string
npm
≤ 3.3.1

References

NVD — CVE-2024-57072 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-57072
Module from string Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://gist.github.com/tariqhawis/8b1fe301dd1ea52952cef347daddee67
Module from string Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/exuanbo/module-from-string

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-57072?
CVE-2024-57072 is a security vulnerability in Module from string involving module-from-string prototype pollution under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution').
Which Module from string versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: module-from-string.
What version fixes CVE-2024-57072?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is module-from-string affected?
Yes, module-from-string 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-2024-57072?
CVE-2024-57072 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-57072?
CVE-2024-57072 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-2024-57072?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls module-from-string'. 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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