CVE-2024-40453

squirrellyjs squirrelly v9.0.0 and fixed in v.9.0.1 was discovered to contain a code injection vulnerability via the component options.varName

Critical · published August 21, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A seemingly innocent option in squirrellyjs can lead to full-blown code injection! With just the right tweak to options.varName, attackers can wreak havoc on your codebase. 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky chef adding a secret ingredient to a dish without anyone noticing—once that’s in the mix, the whole meal could be ruined! This vulnerability allows malicious code to slip past unnoticed, just like the chef's sneaky substitution. If exploited, an attacker could inject and execute arbitrary code within the application, potentially leading to total control over the affected system. This could result in data breaches, data loss, or even a complete system takeover—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky chef adding a secret ingredient to a dish without anyone noticing—once that’s in the mix, the whole meal could be ruined! This vulnerability allows malicious code to slip past unnoticed, just like the chef's sneaky substitution. This code injection vulnerability in squirrellyjs v9.0.0 allows attackers to manipulate the variable name in the component options, resulting in the execution of malicious code where it shouldn't be allowed.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could inject and execute arbitrary code within the application, potentially leading to total control over the affected system. This could result in data breaches, data loss, or even a complete system takeover—absolutely devastating! Immediately upgrade to squirrellyjs version 9.0.1 to patch this vulnerability. Also, review your application for any instances of options.varName and ensure proper input sanitization to prevent future risks. You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your code today! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01126 · 66.0th percentile
Published
2024-08-21T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 AUG 00:00Z
    squirrellyjs squirrelly v9.0.0 and fixed in v.9.0.1 was discovered to contain a code injection vulnerability via the component options.varName
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