log4js-node Log File default permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in log4js-node and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Log File. Executing a manipulation can lead to default permission. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2022-21704. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in log4js-node (the affected version is unknown) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Log File. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a default permission vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-276. During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality.

The weakness was disclosed 01/20/2022 as GHSA-82v2-mx6x-wq7q. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-21704 since 11/16/2021. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1222.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying a patch 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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-0513). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Default permission
CWE: CWE-276 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: github.com
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

11/16/2021 🔍
01/20/2022 +65 days 🔍
01/20/2022 +0 days 🔍
03/09/2026 +1509 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-82v2-mx6x-wq7q
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2022-21704 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-21704
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-191272
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/20/2022 06:58
Updated: 03/09/2026 16:43
Changes: 01/20/2022 06:58 (49), 01/26/2022 08:56 (2), 03/09/2026 16:43 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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