Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/mongodb-query-parser

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hxmg-hm46-cf62
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-24391 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Mongodb query parser libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves remote code execution in mongo-express. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.0.

2 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/mongodb-query-parser

2 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-hxmg-hm46-cf62 CVE-2020-24391 CRITICAL Remote code execution in mongo-express
GHSA-97mg-3cr6-3x4c - CRITICAL Remote Code Execution in mongodb-query-parser

CVE-2020-24391 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-24391
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hxmg-hm46-cf62
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Mongodb query parser
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-2020-24391

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

mongodb-query-parser fixed: 2.0.0 
npm install mongodb-query-parser@2.0.0
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 mongodb-query-parser

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2020-24391, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls mongodb-query-parser

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mongodb query parser in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls mongodb-query-parser 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Mongodb query parser, 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

mongo-express before 1.0.0 offers support for certain advanced syntax but implements this in an unsafe way. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2019-10769.

CVE-2020-24391 Affected Mongodb query parser Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mongodb-query-parser
npm/mongodb-query-parser
npm
< 2.0.0
2.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2020-24391 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24391
Mongodb query parser Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mongodb-js/query-parser/issues/16
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/mongo-express/mongo-express/commit/3a26b079e7821e0e209c3ee0cc2ae15ad467b91a

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24391?
CVE-2020-24391 is a security vulnerability in Mongodb query parser involving Remote code execution in mongo-express under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Mongodb query parser versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.0 across affected packages: mongodb-query-parser.
What version fixes CVE-2020-24391?
Upgrading to 2.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mongodb-query-parser affected?
Yes, mongodb-query-parser is affected in releases prior to 2.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-24391?
CVE-2020-24391 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-2020-24391?
CVE-2020-24391 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2020-24391?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls mongodb-query-parser'. 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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