VDB-236316 · CVE-2023-38704 · GHSA-5r27-rw8r-7967

import-in-the-middle up to 1.4.1 Wrapper input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in import-in-the-middle up to 1.4.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Wrapper Handler. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-38704. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in import-in-the-middle up to 1.4.1. Affected is an unknown part of the component Wrapper Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

`import-in-the-middle` is a module loading interceptor specifically for ESM modules. Prior to version 1.4.2, the `import-in-the-middle` loader works by generating a wrapper module on the fly. The wrapper uses the module specifier to load the original module and add some wrapping code. It allows for remote code execution in cases where an application passes user-supplied input directly to an `import()` function. This vulnerability has been patched in `import-in-the-middle` version 1.4.2. Some workarounds are available. Do not pass any user-supplied input to `import()`. Instead, verify it against a set of allowed values. If using `import-in-the-middle` and support for EcmaScript Modules is not needed, ensure that certain options are set, either via command-line or the `NODE_OPTIONS` environment variable.

The weakness was released 08/08/2023 as GHSA-5r27-rw8r-7967. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-38704 since 07/24/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 1.4.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 2531cdd9d1d73f9eaa87c16967f60cb276c1971b 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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import-in-the-middle

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open-source

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: import-in-the-middle 1.4.2
Patch: 2531cdd9d1d73f9eaa87c16967f60cb276c1971b

Timelineinfo

07/24/2023 🔍
08/08/2023 +15 days 🔍
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08/30/2023 +22 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: GHSA-5r27-rw8r-7967
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-38704 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-38704
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-236316

Entryinfo

Created: 08/08/2023 07:35
Updated: 08/30/2023 17:52
Changes: 08/08/2023 07:35 (51), 08/30/2023 17:52 (11)
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