Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/npm-dependency-versions

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m7xq-8jp8-rj2c
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-29080 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) command injection vulnerability (CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')) affecting Npm dependency versions libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves command injection in npm-dependency-versions. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/npm-dependency-versions

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-m7xq-8jp8-rj2c CVE-2022-29080 CRITICAL Command injection in npm-dependency-versions

CVE-2022-29080 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-29080
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m7xq-8jp8-rj2c
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Affected Product Npm dependency versions
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-2022-29080

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

npm-dependency-versions fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install npm-dependency-versions@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 npm-dependency-versions

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-29080, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls npm-dependency-versions

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Npm dependency versions 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 npm-dependency-versions 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-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Npm dependency versions, 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

The npm-dependency-versions package through 0.3.0 for Node.js allows command injection if an attacker is able to call dependencyVersions with a JSON object in which pkgs is a key, and there are shell metacharacters in a value.

CVE-2022-29080 Affected Npm dependency versions Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
npm-dependency-versions
npm/npm-dependency-versions
npm
≤ 0.3.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-29080 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29080
Npm dependency versions Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/barneycarroll/npm-dependency-versions/issues/6
Npm dependency versions Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/barneycarroll/npm-dependency-versions
www.npmjs.com/package/npm-depende... WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/package/npm-dependency-versions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29080?
CVE-2022-29080 is a security vulnerability in Npm dependency versions involving Command injection in npm-dependency-versions under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection').
Which Npm dependency versions versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: npm-dependency-versions.
What version fixes CVE-2022-29080?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is npm-dependency-versions affected?
Yes, npm-dependency-versions 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-2022-29080?
CVE-2022-29080 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-2022-29080?
CVE-2022-29080 is classified under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2022-29080?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls npm-dependency-versions'. 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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