CVE-2022-2421 (Critical) detected in socket.io-parser-3.2.0.tgz

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CVE-2022-2421 - Critical Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - socket.io-parser-3.2.0.tgz

socket.io protocol parser

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/socket.io-parser/-/socket.io-parser-3.2.0.tgz

Path to dependency file: /package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/socket.io-parser/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy: - karma-4.1.0.tgz (Root Library) - socket.io-2.1.1.tgz - :x: **socket.io-parser-3.2.0.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: afe1334984105dcff7dbeba0cbcb6b5f49444b16

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

Due to improper type validation in attachment parsing the Socket.io js library, it is possible to overwrite the _placeholder object which allows an attacker to place references to functions at arbitrary places in the resulting query object.

Publish Date: 2022-10-26

URL: CVE-2022-2421

CVSS 3 Score Details (9.8)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-qm95-pgcg-qqfq

Release Date: 2022-10-26

Fix Resolution (socket.io-parser): 3.3.3

Direct dependency fix Resolution (karma): 5.0.8

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