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GHSA-6r35-46g8-jcw9
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Summary
pbjs static code generation could emit unsafe JavaScript identifiers derived from schema-controlled names. When generating static JavaScript from a crafted schema or JSON descriptor, certain namespace, enum, service, or derived full names could be written into the generated output without sufficient sanitization.
Impact
An attacker who can provide or influence schemas passed to pbjs may be able to cause generated JavaScript output to contain attacker-controlled code. The injected code would run if the generated file is later executed or imported by the application or build process.
This affects the protobufjs CLI static code generation path. Applications that only use trusted schemas, or that do not execute generated output from untrusted schemas, are not directly affected.
Preconditions
- The application or build process must run
pbjsstatic code generation on a schema or JSON descriptor influenced by an attacker. - The attacker-controlled input must contain crafted schema names that reach generated JavaScript output.
- The generated JavaScript file must subsequently be executed, imported, or otherwise evaluated.
Workarounds
Do not run affected versions of pbjs static code generation on untrusted schemas or descriptors. If untrusted schemas must be accepted, validate schema names before code generation and run generation in an isolated environment.
The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker needs basic access or low-level privileges. The attacker needs the user to perform some action, like clicking a link. The vulnerability can affect other systems as well, not just the initial system. There is a high impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a high impact on the integrity of the data.
Exploitation activity has been observed. Apply available patches or mitigations urgently.
The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.
We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.
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