#VU107994 Reversible One-Way Hash in pnpm - CVE-2024-47829

Vulnerability identifier: #VU107994

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-47829

CWE-ID: CWE-328

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
pnpm
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: pnpm

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to overwrite existing packages on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to software pnpm uses md5 function as a path shortening compression function, which can cause collisions in path names. A remote attacker can trick the victim into installing a specially crafted package and overwrite existing packages on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

pnpm: 3.6.4 - 9.15.9

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External links
https://github.com/pnpm/pnpm/security/advisories/GHSA-8cc4-rfj6-fhg4

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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.