js-ini up to 1.2.x INI File code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in js-ini up to 1.2.x. The affected element is an unknown function of the component INI File Handler. The manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2020-28461. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in js-ini up to 1.2.x. Affected is an unknown function of the component INI File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

This affects the package js-ini before 1.3.0. If an attacker submits a malicious INI file to an application that parses it with parse , they will pollute the prototype on the application. This can be exploited further depending on the context.

The weakness was disclosed 07/26/2022 as SNYK-JS-JSINI-1048970. The advisory is available at security.snyk.io. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-28461 since 11/12/2020. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 1.3.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch fa17efb7e3a7c9464508a254838d4c231784931e is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: js-ini 1.3.0
Patch: fa17efb7e3a7c9464508a254838d4c231784931e

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: SNYK-JS-JSINI-1048970
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-28461 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-28461
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-205002

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Created: 07/26/2022 01:58 PM
Changes: 07/26/2022 01:58 PM (52)
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