Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/node-red

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8w65-xjc5-9w79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-15607 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Node red libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in node-red. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.20.8.

2 Known Advisory Record(s)
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2 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-8w65-xjc5-9w79 CVE-2019-15607 MODERATE Cross-Site Scripting in node-red
GHSA-5g6j-8hv4-vfgj - HIGH Cross-Site Scripting in node-red

CVE-2019-15607 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-15607
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8w65-xjc5-9w79
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Node red
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2019-15607

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Node red 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-red fixed: 0.20.8 
npm install node-red@0.20.8
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-red

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2019-15607, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls node-red

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Node red in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.20.8), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls node-red 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Node red, 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

Versions of `node-red` prior to 0.20.8are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). The package fails to sanitize the `name` field in new Flows, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. ## Recommendation Upgrade to version 0.18.6 or later.

CVE-2019-15607 Affected Node red Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.20.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
node-red
npm/node-red
npm
< 0.20.8
0.20.8

References

NVD — CVE-2019-15607 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-15607
hackerone.com/reports/681986 WEB
https://hackerone.com/reports/681986
www.npmjs.com/advisories/1456 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1456

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15607?
CVE-2019-15607 is a security vulnerability in Node red involving Cross-Site Scripting in node-red under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Node red versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.20.8 across affected packages: node-red.
What version fixes CVE-2019-15607?
Upgrading to 0.20.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is node-red affected?
Yes, node-red is affected in releases prior to 0.20.8. Upgrade your dependency to 0.20.8 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-15607?
CVE-2019-15607 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-15607?
CVE-2019-15607 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2019-15607?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls node-red'. 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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