Remote code execution in Ghost Foundation node-sqlite3

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU73793

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43441

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the Statement Bindings functionality. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted Javascript file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

node-sqlite3: 5.1.1

External links

http://github.com/TryGhost/node-sqlite3/security/advisories/GHSA-jqv5-7xpx-qj74
http://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1645

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.