CVE-2022-2422 Feathers - SQL injection via attribute aliases
Attackers can execute SQL injection attacks on the backend database via attribute aliases when using the Feathers-Sequelize package.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-2422?
CVE-2022-2422 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Feathers-Sequalize, published on 25 Oct 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Due to improper input validation in the Feathers js library, it is possible to perform a SQL injection attack on the back-end database, in case the feathers-sequelize package is used.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2422?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including feathers-sequelize. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
feathers-sequelize npm | From 6.0.0 | 6.3.4 |
feathers-sequelize npm | From 6.0.0 | 6.3.4 |
Products include Feathersjs Feathers-Sequelize.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2422?
Upgrade feathers-sequelize to 6.3.4 or later.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2022-2422 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-2422 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Feathers-Sequalize
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qpv8-4pjq-qqh7.