algoliasearch-helper up to 3.6.1 Prototype index.jsSearchParameters._parseNumbers merge code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in algoliasearch-helper up to 3.6.1. This affects the function merge of the file src/SearchParameters/index.jsSearchParameters._parseNumbers of the component Prototype Handler. Performing a manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2021-23433. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in algoliasearch-helper up to 3.6.1. This affects the function merge of the file src/SearchParameters/index.jsSearchParameters._parseNumbers of the component Prototype 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 availability.

The weakness was released 11/20/2021. The advisory is shared at snyk.io. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-23433 since 01/08/2021. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 3.6.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 4ff542b70b92a6b81cce8b9255700b0bc0817edd 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: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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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: algoliasearch-helper 3.6.2
Patch: 4ff542b70b92a6b81cce8b9255700b0bc0817edd

Timelineinfo

01/08/2021 🔍
11/20/2021 +316 days 🔍
11/20/2021 +0 days 🔍
11/25/2021 +5 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 4ff542b70b92a6b81cce8b9255700b0bc0817edd
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-23433 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-23433
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-187041

Entryinfo

Created: 11/20/2021 11:13
Updated: 11/25/2021 08:51
Changes: 11/20/2021 11:13 (52), 11/25/2021 08:47 (2), 11/25/2021 08:51 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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