CVE-2024-14020: Carbone Code Injection Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2024-14020: carbone Code Injection vulnerability. Affects carbone versions < 3.5.6. Fixed in 3.5.6. How to fix ↓
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Background
Carbone is an open-source library designed for generating documents from templates in various formats such as PDF, HTML, and others. It is widely used in Node.js applications to automate document creation. The library provides a flexible and powerful API, allowing developers to create complex documents with ease. However, a recent vulnerability has been identified that could allow attackers to manipulate object prototype attributes, potentially compromising the security of applications using this library.
Vulnerability Detail
A code injection vulnerability has been discovered in the Carbone library, specifically in the Formatter Handler component located in lib/input.js. This vulnerability arises from improper control over object prototype attributes, which can be exploited remotely. The complexity of the attack is high, and while the exploitability is considered difficult, it poses a significant risk if the parent Node.js application shares the same security flaw. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized modifications and potential data breaches.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
3.5.6
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
Currently, there are no specific workarounds mentioned for this vulnerability. The best course of action is to upgrade to the patched version of the Carbone library.
Conclusion
The Carbone library has a critical code injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-14020) that can affect applications using it. Upgrading to version 3.5.6 is essential to secure your application against potential exploitation. Regular monitoring of your dependencies using tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
CVE-2024-14020 is a code injection vulnerability found in the Carbone library that can lead to unauthorized modifications of object prototype attributes.
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Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to manipulate object prototype attributes, leading to potential data breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Yes, upgrading to Carbone version 3.5.6 or later will patch the vulnerability.
While there are no specific workarounds, it is crucial to prioritize upgrading to the patched version as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.
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