Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/node-qpdf

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fpr8-4wvx-j9q3
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-26155 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.3) node-qpdf vulnerable to command injection vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Node qpdf libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves node-qpdf vulnerable to command injection. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/node-qpdf

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-fpr8-4wvx-j9q3 CVE-2023-26155 HIGH node-qpdf vulnerable to command injection

CVE-2023-26155 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-26155
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fpr8-4wvx-j9q3
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.3
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Node qpdf
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.3

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:L/I:L/A:L).

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 Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2023-26155

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

node-qpdf fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install node-qpdf@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 node-qpdf

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2023-26155, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls node-qpdf

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Node qpdf 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 node-qpdf 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Node qpdf, 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 node-qpdf are vulnerable to Command Injection such that the package-exported method encrypt() fails to sanitize its parameter input, which later flows into a sensitive command execution API. As a result, attackers may inject malicious commands once they can specify the input pdf file path.

CVE-2023-26155 Affected Node qpdf Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
node-qpdf
npm/node-qpdf
npm
≤ 1.0.3

References

NVD — CVE-2023-26155 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-26155
Node qpdf Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nrhirani/node-qpdf/issues/23
Node qpdf Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nrhirani/node-qpdf
Node qpdf Security Information SECURITY
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-NODEQPDF-5747918

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-26155?
CVE-2023-26155 is a security vulnerability in Node qpdf involving node-qpdf vulnerable to command injection under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Node qpdf versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: node-qpdf.
What version fixes CVE-2023-26155?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is node-qpdf affected?
Yes, node-qpdf 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-2023-26155?
CVE-2023-26155 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-26155?
CVE-2023-26155 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2023-26155?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls node-qpdf'. 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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