Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/static-eval

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5mjw-6jrh-hvfq
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-16226 is a MODERATE sandbox breakout / arbitrary code vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Static eval libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves sandbox breakout / arbitrary code execution in static-eval. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.0.

3 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/static-eval

3 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-5mjw-6jrh-hvfq CVE-2017-16226 MODERATE Sandbox Breakout / Arbitrary Code Execution in static-eval
GHSA-x9hc-rw35-f44h - HIGH Sandbox Breakout / Arbitrary Code Execution in static-eval
GHSA-8v27-2fg9-7h62 CVE-2021-23334 CRITICAL Withdrawn: Arbitrary Code Execution in static-eval

CVE-2017-16226 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-16226
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5mjw-6jrh-hvfq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Static eval
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2017-16226

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

static-eval fixed: 2.0.0 
npm install static-eval@2.0.0
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 static-eval

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2017-16226, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls static-eval

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Static eval in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls static-eval 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Static eval, 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

Affected versions of `static-eval` pass untrusted user input directly to the global function constructor, resulting in an arbitrary code execution vulnerability when user input is parsed via the package. ## Proof of concept ```js var evaluate = require('static-eval'); var parse = require('esprima').parse; var src = '(function(){console.log(process.pid)})()'; var ast = parse(src).body[0].expression; var res = evaluate(ast, {}); // Will print the process id ``` ## Recommendation Update to version 2.0.0 or later.

CVE-2017-16226 Affected Static eval Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
static-eval
npm/static-eval
npm
< 2.0.0
2.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2017-16226 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16226
Static eval Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/substack/static-eval/pull/18
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5mjw-6jrh-hvfq
maustin.net/articles/2017-10/st... WEB
https://maustin.net/articles/2017-10/static_eval
www.npmjs.com/advisories/548 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/548

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16226?
CVE-2017-16226 is a security vulnerability in Static eval involving Sandbox Breakout / Arbitrary Code Execution in static-eval under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Static eval versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.0 across affected packages: static-eval.
What version fixes CVE-2017-16226?
Upgrading to 2.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is static-eval affected?
Yes, static-eval is affected in releases prior to 2.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-16226?
CVE-2017-16226 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2017-16226?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls static-eval'. 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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