Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/obsidian-dataview

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xfg5-vrmc-24wc
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-42057 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.8) obsidian dataview vulnerable to code vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Obsidian dataview libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves obsidian dataview vulnerable to code injection due to unsafe eval. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.4.13.

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pkg:npm/obsidian-dataview

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-xfg5-vrmc-24wc CVE-2021-42057 HIGH Obsidian Dataview vulnerable to code injection due to unsafe eval

CVE-2021-42057 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-42057
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xfg5-vrmc-24wc
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Obsidian dataview
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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2021-42057

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

obsidian-dataview fixed: 0.4.13 
npm install obsidian-dataview@0.4.13
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 obsidian-dataview

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2021-42057, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls obsidian-dataview

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Obsidian dataview in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.4.13), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls obsidian-dataview 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 Obsidian dataview, 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

Obsidian Dataview through 0.4.12-hotfix1 allows eval injection. The `evalInContext` function in executes user input, which allows an attacker to craft malicious Markdown files that will execute arbitrary code once opened. NOTE: 0.4.13 provides a mitigation for some use cases.

CVE-2021-42057 Affected Obsidian dataview Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.4.13
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
obsidian-dataview
npm/obsidian-dataview
npm
< 0.4.13
0.4.13

References

NVD — CVE-2021-42057 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42057
Obsidian dataview Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/blacksmithgu/obsidian-dataview/issues/615
Obsidian dataview Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/blacksmithgu/obsidian-dataview

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42057?
CVE-2021-42057 is a security vulnerability in Obsidian dataview involving Obsidian Dataview vulnerable to code injection due to unsafe eval under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Obsidian dataview versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.4.13 across affected packages: obsidian-dataview.
What version fixes CVE-2021-42057?
Upgrading to 0.4.13 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is obsidian-dataview affected?
Yes, obsidian-dataview is affected in releases prior to 0.4.13. Upgrade your dependency to 0.4.13 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-42057?
CVE-2021-42057 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-42057?
CVE-2021-42057 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-2021-42057?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls obsidian-dataview'. 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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