Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/n158

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-549h-r7g9-2qpf
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-26127 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.8) n158 vulnerable to command injection vulnerability (CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')) affecting N158 libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves n158 vulnerable to command injection due to improper input sanitization in the 'module.exports' function. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

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pkg:npm/n158

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/n158. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-549h-r7g9-2qpf CVE-2023-26127 HIGH n158 vulnerable to Command Injection due to improper input sanitization in the 'module.exports' function

CVE-2023-26127 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-26127
GHSA Identifier GHSA-549h-r7g9-2qpf
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8
CWE Classification CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Affected Product N158
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.8

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

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
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-2023-26127

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected N158 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

n158 fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install n158@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 n158

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2023-26127, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls n158

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of N158 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 n158 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-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an os command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended os command when it is sent to a downstream component. In N158, 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 the package n158 are vulnerable to Command Injection due to improper input sanitization in the 'module.exports' function. **Note:** To execute the code snippet and potentially exploit the vulnerability, the attacker needs to have the ability to run Node.js code within the target environment. This typically requires some level of access to the system or application hosting the Node.js environment.

CVE-2023-26127 Affected N158 Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
n158
npm/n158
npm
≤ 1.4.1

References

NVD — CVE-2023-26127 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-26127
N158 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/dsilva2401/n158
N158 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/dsilva2401/n158/blob/master/src/cli/initProject.js#L8
N158 Security Information SECURITY
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-N158-3183746

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-26127?
CVE-2023-26127 is a security vulnerability in N158 involving n158 vulnerable to Command Injection due to improper input sanitization in the 'module.exports' function under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection').
Which N158 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: n158.
What version fixes CVE-2023-26127?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is n158 affected?
Yes, n158 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-2023-26127?
CVE-2023-26127 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-26127?
CVE-2023-26127 is classified under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2023-26127?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls n158'. 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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