GHSA-gf8q-jrpm-jvxq URL parsing in node-forge could lead to undesired behavior.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Fix
- Available
What is GHSA-gf8q-jrpm-jvxq?
GHSA-gf8q-jrpm-jvxq is a vulnerability in node-forge, published on 8 Jan 2022.
Official description
Impact
The regex used for the forge.util.parseUrl API would not properly parse certain inputs resulting in a parsed data structure that could lead to undesired behavior.
Patches
forge.util.parseUrl and other very old related URL APIs were removed in 1.0.0 in favor of letting applications use the more modern WHATWG URL Standard API.
Workarounds
Ensure code does not directly or indirectly call forge.util.parseUrl with untrusted input.
References
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open an issue in forge
- Email us at [email protected]
Which versions are affected by GHSA-gf8q-jrpm-jvxq?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including node-forge.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
node-forge npm | All versions | 1.0.0 |
node-forge npm | All versions | 1.0.0 |
How do I fix GHSA-gf8q-jrpm-jvxq?
Upgrade node-forge to 1.0.0 or later.
Is GHSA-gf8q-jrpm-jvxq being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-gf8q-jrpm-jvxq in the wild and no public exploit code.