Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/sqlite3

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jqv5-7xpx-qj74
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-43441 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.1) sqlite vulnerable to code execution vulnerability (CWE-913: Improper Control of Dynamically-Managed Code Resources) affecting Sqlite3 libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves sqlite vulnerable to code execution due to object coercion. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.1.5.

2 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/sqlite3

2 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/sqlite3. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-jqv5-7xpx-qj74 CVE-2022-43441 HIGH sqlite vulnerable to code execution due to Object coercion
GHSA-9qrh-qjmc-5w2p CVE-2022-21227 HIGH Denial-of-Service when binding invalid parameters in sqlite3

CVE-2022-43441 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-43441
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jqv5-7xpx-qj74
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1
CWE Classification CWE-913: Improper Control of Dynamically-Managed Code Resources
Affected Product Sqlite3
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.1

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
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-2022-43441

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Sqlite3 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

sqlite3 fixed: 5.1.5 
npm install sqlite3@5.1.5
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 sqlite3

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-43441, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls sqlite3

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Sqlite3 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.1.5), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls sqlite3 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-913: Improper Control of Dynamically-Managed Code Resources, where the product does not properly restrict reading from or writing to dynamically-managed code resources such as variables, objects, classes, attributes, functions, or executable instructions or statements. In Sqlite3, 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

### Impact Due to the underlying implementation of `.ToString()`, it's possible to execute arbitrary JavaScript, or to achieve a denial-of-service, if a binding parameter is a crafted Object. Users of `sqlite3` v5.0.0 - v5.1.4 are affected by this. ### Patches Fixed in v5.1.5. All users are recommended to upgrade to v5.1.5 or later. ### Workarounds * Ensure there is sufficient sanitization in the parent application to protect against invalid values being supplied to binding parameters. ### References * Commit: https://github.com/TryGhost/node-sqlite3/commit/edb1934dd222ae55632e120d8f64552d5191c781 ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Email us at [security@ghost.org](mailto:security@ghost.org) Credits: Dave McDaniel of Cisco Talos

CVE-2022-43441 Affected Sqlite3 Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.1.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
sqlite3
npm/sqlite3
npm
≥ 5.0.0
< 5.1.5
5.1.5

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/TryGhost/node-sqlite3/security/advisories/GHSA-jqv5-7xpx-qj74
NVD — CVE-2022-43441 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-43441
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TryGhost/node-sqlite3/commit/edb1934dd222ae55632e120d8f64552d5191c781
Sqlite3 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/TryGhost/node-sqlite3
talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_repor... WEB
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1645

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43441?
CVE-2022-43441 is a security vulnerability in Sqlite3 involving sqlite vulnerable to code execution due to Object coercion under CWE-913: Improper Control of Dynamically-Managed Code Resources.
Which Sqlite3 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.1.5 across affected packages: sqlite3.
What version fixes CVE-2022-43441?
Upgrading to 5.1.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is sqlite3 affected?
Yes, sqlite3 is affected in releases prior to 5.1.5. Upgrade your dependency to 5.1.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-43441?
CVE-2022-43441 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-43441?
CVE-2022-43441 is classified under CWE-913: Improper Control of Dynamically-Managed Code Resources (The product does not properly restrict reading from or writing to dynamically-managed code resources such as variables, objects, classes, attributes, functions, or executable instructions or statements.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2022-43441?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls sqlite3'. 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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