#VU25414 Input validation error in mongodb-query-parser

Vulnerability identifier: #VU25414

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [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:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
mongodb-query-parser
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: tomhollander

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the affected package fails to sanitize queries. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

mongodb-query-parser: 0.0.1 - 1.5.0

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External links
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1448

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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.