CVE-2023-38704

import-in-the-middle is a module loading interceptor specifically for ESM modules. 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. Prior to version 1.4.2, it allows for remote code execution in cases where an application passes user-supplied input directly to the `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, directly or indirectly, and support for EcmaScript Modules is not needed, ensure that no options are set, either via command-line or the `NODE_OPTIONS` environment variable, that would enable loader hooks.

CVSS v3 9.8 CRITICAL

9.8^/10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/DataDog/import-in-the-middle/commit/2531cdd9d1d73f9eaa87c16967f60cb276c1971b	Patch
https://github.com/DataDog/import-in-the-middle/security/advisories/GHSA-5r27-rw8r-7967	Mitigation Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:datadoghq:import-in-the-middle:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2023-08-07 20:15

Updated : 2023-08-11 17:56

NVD link : CVE-2023-38704

Mitre link : CVE-2023-38704

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-38704

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Products Affected

datadoghq

import-in-the-middle

CWE

NVD-CWE-noinfo CWE-20

Improper Input Validation

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