#VU100117 Input validation error in JSONPath - CVE-2024-21534

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100117

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21534

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
JSONPath
Web applications / JS libraries

Vendor: JSONPath-Plus

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected application.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can exploit the unsafe default usage of vm in Node and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

JSONPath: 0.12.0 - 10.0.6

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External links
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-JSONPATHPLUS-7945884
https://github.com/JSONPath-Plus/JSONPath/commit/6b2f1b4c234292c75912b790bf7e2d7339d4ccd3
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-8185019
https://github.com/JSONPath-Plus/JSONPath/issues/226
https://github.com/JSONPath-Plus/JSONPath/commit/b70aa713553caf838a63bac923195a5bc541fd72

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.