#VU73793 Code Injection in node-sqlite3 - CVE-2022-43441

Vulnerability identifier: #VU73793

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43441

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
node-sqlite3
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Ghost

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the Statement Bindings functionality. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted Javascript file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

node-sqlite3: 5.1.1

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External links
https://github.com/TryGhost/node-sqlite3/security/advisories/GHSA-jqv5-7xpx-qj74
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1645

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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.