Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/oils

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v279-v2xm-whq9
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-4260 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.3) oils js vulnerable to open vulnerability (CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')) affecting Oils libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves oils js vulnerable to open redirect. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.0.0.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/oils

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-v279-v2xm-whq9 CVE-2021-4260 MODERATE Oils JS vulnerable to Open Redirect

CVE-2021-4260 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-4260
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v279-v2xm-whq9
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.3
CWE Classification CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Affected Product Oils
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.3

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:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
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-2021-4260

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

oils fixed: 8.0.0 
npm install oils@8.0.0
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 oils

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2021-4260, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls oils

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Oils in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 8.0.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls oils 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-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect'), where the web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect. In Oils, 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

A vulnerability was found in oils-js. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file core/Web.js. The manipulation leads to open redirect and the attack can be initiated remotely. The name of the patch is fad8fbae824a7d367dacb90d56cb02c5cb999d42. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

CVE-2021-4260 Affected Oils Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
oils
npm/oils
npm
< 8.0.0
8.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2021-4260 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-4260
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/mannyvergel/oils-js/commit/fad8fbae824a7d367dacb90d56cb02c5cb999d42
Oils Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mannyvergel/oils-js
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.216268
web.archive.org/web/20211204010604/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20211204010604/https://www.npmjs.com/package/oils

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-4260?
CVE-2021-4260 is a security vulnerability in Oils involving Oils JS vulnerable to Open Redirect under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect').
Which Oils versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.0.0 across affected packages: oils.
What version fixes CVE-2021-4260?
Upgrading to 8.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is oils affected?
Yes, oils is affected in releases prior to 8.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 8.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-4260?
CVE-2021-4260 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-4260?
CVE-2021-4260 is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') (The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2021-4260?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls oils'. 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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