CVE-2023-22579CWE-843

Sequalize - Unsafe fall-through in getWhereConditions

Critical · published February 16, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
56.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 Improper parameter filtering in the Sequelize JavaScript library could open the door to injection attacks — and that’s a huge red flag! Think of it like a restaurant where the chef doesn't bother to check the ingredient list before cooking. If someone sneaks in a dangerous ingredient, the dish could poison the entire meal! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate database queries, potentially damaging the integrity of your data or even accessing sensitive information. The fallout could be catastrophic, leading to unauthorized data manipulation and a breach of trust!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef doesn't bother to check the ingredient list before cooking. If someone sneaks in a dangerous ingredient, the dish could poison the entire meal! This critical CVE-2023-22579 vulnerability arises from insufficient parameter filtering in Sequelize, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL commands that the database may execute without proper validation.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate database queries, potentially damaging the integrity of your data or even accessing sensitive information. The fallout could be catastrophic, leading to unauthorized data manipulation and a breach of trust! Patch to the latest version of Sequelize immediately to mitigate this vulnerability. Ensure your input validation is robust and consider implementing an additional layer of security such as an ORM for safe database interactions. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll secure your application like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00809 · 56.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-843 · Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')
Published
2023-02-16T14:11Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 FEB 14:11Z
    Sequalize - Unsafe fall-through in getWhereConditions
    cvelistv5