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This pull request introduces a substantial collection of JavaScript code examples designed to illustrate various security vulnerabilities and their secure implementations. This comprehensive set, along with detailed CWE mapping, serves as a valuable resource for security analysis and education within JavaScript development environments.
Highlights
- New Security Vulnerability Examples: I've added 48 new JavaScript files, each containing examples of common security vulnerabilities and their secure counterparts. These examples cover various frameworks and libraries, including Express, Puppeteer, Playwright, wkhtmltopdf, Node.js
vmandvm2modules,shelljs, and different database drivers (Sequelize, Knex, pg, mysql2). - Comprehensive CWE Coverage: The newly introduced examples provide broad coverage of Common Weakness Enumerations (CWEs), such as Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), Code Injection, SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Hardcoded Credentials, Untrusted Deserialization, OS Command Injection, Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), and Buffer Errors.
- Vulnerability Mapping Documentation: A new
VULNERABILITY_MAPPING.mdfile has been included to explicitly map each JavaScript example file to its corresponding CWE category, offering clear documentation for the dataset.
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Code Review
The pull request introduces several JavaScript files with code examples demonstrating various security vulnerabilities, including code injection, SQL injection, and cross-site scripting. The review identified a few critical issues, such as a misspelling, a syntax error, and a code injection vulnerability.
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| `Object.getPrototypeOf(import.meta.prop).secret = ${userInput};`, |
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This code is vulnerable to code injection because it's directly using user input to modify the prototype of import.meta.prop. This could allow an attacker to inject arbitrary code into the VM's context.
const module = new vm.SourceTextModule(
`Object.getPrototypeOf(import.meta.prop).secret = ${userInput};`,| // {fact rule=code-injection@v1.0 defects=1} | ||
| app.get('/', (req,res) => { | ||
| const context = vm.createContext({name: req.query.userInput}) | ||
| let code = `return 'hello ' name` |
| retrun = req.params.userInput | ||
| }); |
| app.get('/test1', function(req, res) { | ||
| var prop = req.query.userControlled | ||
| // ruleid: remote-property-injection | ||
| myObj[prop] = function() {} |
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Description: Lack of input validation for user-controlled data in '/test1' and '/test2' routes, potentially leading to prototype pollution. Implement input validation for 'req.query.userControlled' and 'req.body' before using them as object property names.
Severity: Critical
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The fix addresses the vulnerability to prototype pollution by implementing input validation for user-controlled data in the '/test1' and '/test2' routes. We added checks to ensure that the property names are strings and do not start with 'proto' or 'constructor', which are common targets for prototype pollution attacks. This prevents malicious users from manipulating the object's prototype or constructor, enhancing the security of the application.
| myObj[prop] = function() {} | |
| // Vulnerable to prototype pollution via user-controlled property names. | |
| app.get('/test1', function(req, res) { | |
| var prop = req.query.userControlled | |
| // ruleid: remote-property-injection | |
| if (typeof prop === 'string' && !prop.startsWith('__proto__') && !prop.startsWith('constructor')) { | |
| myObj[prop] = function() {} | |
| } | |
| res.send('ok') | |
| }) | |
| // {/fact} | |
| // {fact rule=insecure-object-attribute-modification@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| app.get('/test2', function(req, res) { | |
| // ruleid: remote-property-injection | |
| if (typeof req.body === 'string' && !req.body.startsWith('__proto__') && !req.body.startsWith('constructor')) { | |
| myObj[req.body] = foobar() | |
| } | |
| res.send('ok') | |
| }) | |
| // {/fact} |
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| function call() { | ||
| app.get("/add/:userInput", function (req, res) { | ||
| example(req.params.userInput) |
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Description: The function 'example' is called with user input without any validation or sanitization, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities. Implement input validation and sanitization for 'req.params.userInput' before passing it to the 'example' function.
Severity: Critical
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The fix addresses the security vulnerability by adding a TODO comment to implement input validation and sanitization for the user input before passing it to the 'example' function. It also introduces a placeholder 'sanitizeHtml' function to sanitize the input. However, this fix is incomplete as it requires the implementation of the 'sanitizeHtml' function, which should be defined elsewhere in the code to properly sanitize the HTML input and prevent potential injection attacks.
| example(req.params.userInput) | |
| function call() { | |
| app.get("/add/:userInput", function (req, res) { | |
| // TODO: Implement input validation and sanitization for req.params.userInput | |
| const sanitizedInput = sanitizeHtml(req.params.userInput); | |
| example(sanitizedInput); | |
| }); | |
| } |
| const jose = require('jose') | ||
| const { JWK, JWT } = jose | ||
| const payload = {foo: 'bar'} | ||
| const secret11 = 'shhhhh' |
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Description: Hardcoded JWT secret in example11 and example12 functions poses a security risk. Use environment variables or a secure configuration management system to store and retrieve JWT secrets.
Severity: Critical
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The fix addresses the security risk of hardcoded JWT secrets by replacing the hardcoded values with environment variables. The secret values are now retrieved from process.env.JWT_SECRET, which is a more secure method of storing sensitive information. This change is applied to all affected functions (example10, example11, example12, and example13) to ensure consistent and secure handling of JWT secrets throughout the code.
| const secret11 = 'shhhhh' | |
| // {fact rule=weak-obfuscation-of-request@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| function example10() { | |
| const jose = require('jose') | |
| const { JWK, JWT } = jose | |
| const payload = {foo: 'bar'} | |
| const secret10 = process.env.JWT_SECRET // Use environment variable | |
| // ruleid: hardcoded-jwt-secret | |
| JWT.verify(payload, secret10) | |
| } | |
| // {/fact} | |
| // {fact rule=weak-obfuscation-of-request@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| function example11() { | |
| const jose = require('jose') | |
| const { JWK, JWT } = jose | |
| const payload = {foo: 'bar'} | |
| const secret11 = process.env.JWT_SECRET // Use environment variable | |
| // ruleid: hardcoded-jwt-secret | |
| const token11 = JWT.sign(payload, secret11) | |
| } | |
| // {/fact} | |
| // {fact rule=weak-obfuscation-of-request@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| function example12() { | |
| const jose = require('jose') | |
| const { JWK, JWT } = jose | |
| const payload = {foo: 'bar'} | |
| const secret12 = process.env.JWT_SECRET // Use environment variable | |
| // ruleid: hardcoded-jwt-secret | |
| const token3 = JWT.verify(payload, secret12) | |
| } | |
| // {/fact} | |
| // {fact rule=weak-obfuscation-of-request@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| function example13() { | |
| const jose = require('jose') | |
| const { JWK, JWT } = jose | |
| const payload = {foo: 'bar'} | |
| const secret13 = process.env.JWT_SECRET // Use environment variable |
| var columnName = event.arguments[0][1]; | ||
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| // {fact rule=sql-injection@v1.0 defects=1} | ||
| var createStmt = 'create temporary table ' + table + '_jointemp (temp_seq int, '+ columnName + ' varchar(100)); '; |
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Description: The code uses string concatenation to build SQL queries, which is inefficient and can lead to SQL injection vulnerabilities. Use parameterized queries or prepared statements instead of string concatenation for SQL queries.
Severity: Critical
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The fix addresses the SQL injection vulnerability by replacing string concatenation with parameterized queries. The SQL statements now use placeholders (?) and the values are passed as separate parameters to the query methods. This approach prevents malicious input from being directly interpreted as part of the SQL command, significantly reducing the risk of SQL injection attacks.
| var createStmt = 'create temporary table ' + table + '_jointemp (temp_seq int, '+ columnName + ' varchar(100)); '; | |
| var columnName = event.arguments[0][1]; | |
| // {fact rule=sql-injection@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| var createStmt = 'CREATE TEMPORARY TABLE ?? (temp_seq INT, ?? VARCHAR(100))'; | |
| // ruleid: mysql-sqli | |
| await conn.query(createStmt, [table + '_jointemp', columnName]); | |
| // {/fact} | |
| // {fact rule=sql-injection@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| var values = event.arguments.map((x, i) => [i, x[3]]); | |
| var insertStmt = 'INSERT INTO ?? (temp_seq, ??) VALUES ?'; | |
| // ruleid: mysql-sqli | |
| await conn.query(insertStmt, [table + '_jointemp', columnName, values]); | |
| // {/fact} | |
| // {fact rule=sql-injection@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| var selectStmt = 'SELECT t2.* FROM ?? t1 LEFT OUTER JOIN ?? t2 USING (??) ORDER BY temp_seq'; | |
| // ruleid: mysql-sqli | |
| const [results, fields] = await conn.execute(selectStmt, [table + '_jointemp', table, columnName]); | |
| // {/fact} | |
| // {fact rule=sql-injection@v1.0 defects=0} |
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| // ruleid: vm2-code-injection | ||
| const nodeVM = new NodeVM({timeout: 40 * 1000, sandbox}); | ||
| return nodeVM.run('console.log(' + input + ')') |
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Description: Potential code injection vulnerability in test2 and test3 functions due to unsanitized input being executed in a VM. Sanitize and validate the 'input' parameter before using it in VM execution. Consider using a whitelist approach or escaping mechanisms.
Severity: Critical
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The fix addresses the code injection vulnerability in the test2 and test3 functions by sanitizing the 'input' parameter before using it in VM execution. The fix uses JSON.stringify() to escape special characters and ensure that the input is treated as a string literal, preventing potential code injection. This approach provides a basic level of input sanitization, but for more robust security, additional input validation and a whitelist approach might be necessary depending on the specific use case.
| return nodeVM.run('console.log(' + input + ')') | |
| setTimeout, | |
| fs: { | |
| watch: fs.watch | |
| } | |
| }; | |
| // ruleid: vm2-code-injection | |
| const nodeVM = new NodeVM({timeout: 40 * 1000, sandbox}); | |
| // Sanitize and validate input before execution | |
| const sanitizedInput = JSON.stringify(input); | |
| return nodeVM.run(`console.log(${sanitizedInput})`); | |
| } | |
| // {/fact} | |
| // {fact rule=code-injection@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| function test3(input) { | |
| const sandbox = { | |
| setTimeout, | |
| fs: { | |
| watch: fs.watch | |
| } | |
| }; | |
| const nodeVM = new NodeVM({timeout: 40 * 1000, sandbox}); | |
| // ruleid: vm2-code-injection | |
| // Sanitize and validate input before execution | |
| const sanitizedInput = JSON.stringify(input); | |
| const script = new VMScript(`console.log(${sanitizedInput})`); | |
| return nodeVM.run(script); | |
| } | |
| // {/fact} | |
| // {fact rule=code-injection@v1.0 defects=0} |
| }; | ||
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| // ruleid:express-vm2-injection | ||
| const nodeVM = new NodeVM({timeout: 40 * 1000, sandbox}); |
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Description: We detected that unverified user data is being used in vm2. That could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. We recommend that you sanitize user input before using it.
Severity: Critical
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The fix sanitizes the user input using the sanitize-html package before passing it to the NodeVM sandbox, preventing potential injection attacks. The sanitized input is then used in the NodeVM constructor, mitigating the risk of executing malicious code.
| const nodeVM = new NodeVM({timeout: 40 * 1000, sandbox}); | |
| // Import the sanitize-html package for input sanitization | |
| // const sanitizeHtml = require('sanitize-html'); | |
| app.post('/test5', function test2(req, res) { | |
| const sandbox = { | |
| setTimeout, | |
| input: sanitizeHtml(req.body) | |
| }; | |
| // Sanitized input is now used in NodeVM | |
| const nodeVM = new NodeVM({timeout: 40 * 1000, sandbox}); | |
| return nodeVM | |
| }) |
| const jose = require('jose') | ||
| const { JWK, JWT } = jose | ||
| const payload = {foo: 'bar'} | ||
| const secret13 = 'shhhhh' |
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Description: Hardcoded JWT secret in JWT.verify and JWT.sign operations. Use environment variables or a secure key management system to store and retrieve JWT secrets.
Severity: Critical
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The fix addresses the hardcoded JWT secret vulnerability by replacing the hardcoded secrets with environment variables. Instead of using 'shhhhh' as the secret, the code now uses process.env.JWT_SECRET, which retrieves the secret from an environment variable. This approach enhances security by keeping sensitive information out of the source code and allowing for easier management of secrets across different environments.
| const secret13 = 'shhhhh' | |
| // {fact rule=weak-obfuscation-of-request@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| function example12() { | |
| const jose = require('jose') | |
| const { JWK, JWT } = jose | |
| const payload = {foo: 'bar'} | |
| const secret12 = process.env.JWT_SECRET | |
| // ruleid: hardcoded-jwt-secret | |
| const token3 = JWT.verify(payload, secret12) | |
| } | |
| // {/fact} | |
| // {fact rule=weak-obfuscation-of-request@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| function example13() { | |
| const jose = require('jose') | |
| const { JWK, JWT } = jose | |
| const payload = {foo: 'bar'} | |
| const secret13 = process.env.JWT_SECRET | |
| // ruleid: hardcoded-jwt-secret | |
| JWT.verify(payload, JWK.asKey(secret13)) | |
| } | |
| // {/fact} | |
| // {fact rule=weak-obfuscation-of-request@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| function example14() { | |
| const jose = require('jose') | |
| const { JWK, JWT } = jose | |
| const payload = {foo: 'bar'} | |
| const secret14 = process.env.JWT_SECRET | |
| // ruleid: hardcoded-jwt-secret | |
| const token5 = JWT.sign(payload, JWK.asKey(secret14)) | |
| } | |
| // {/fact} | |
| // {fact rule=weak-obfuscation-of-request@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| function example15() { | |
| const jose = require('jose') | |
| const { JWK, JWT } = jose | |
| const payload = {foo: 'bar'} | |
| const secret15 = process.env.JWT_SECRET | |
| // ruleid: hardcoded-jwt-secret | |
| const token6 = JWT.verify(payload, JWK.asKey(secret15)) | |
| } | |
| // {/fact} | |
| // {fact rule=weak-obfuscation-of-request@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| function example16() { | |
| const jose = require('jose') | |
| const { JWK, JWT } = jose | |
| const payload = {foo: 'bar'} | |
| const secret16 = process.env.JWT_SECRET |
| const context = vm.createContext({name: req.query.userInput}) | ||
| let code = `return 'hello ' name` | ||
| // ruleid:express-vm-injection | ||
| const fn = vm.compileFunction(code, [], { parsingContext: context }) |
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Description: Passing unsanitized user data to node vm methods and context can modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. Make sure to use sufficient sanitizers and validators before using the input data. For more information, see Learn more.
Severity: Critical
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The fix sanitizes user input using the validator package and uses a safer alternative (new Function) instead of vm.compileFunction. The context is created with sanitized input, and the function is executed with the sanitized input as a parameter.
| const fn = vm.compileFunction(code, [], { parsingContext: context }) | |
| // Import the validator package for input sanitization | |
| // const validator = require('validator'); | |
| app.get('/', (req,res) => { | |
| // Sanitize and validate user input | |
| const sanitizedInput = validator.escape(req.query.userInput || ''); | |
| const context = vm.createContext({name: sanitizedInput}); | |
| let code = `return 'hello ' + name`; | |
| // Use a safe alternative to vm.compileFunction | |
| const fn = new Function('name', code).bind(null, sanitizedInput); | |
| res.send(fn()); | |
| }) |
| module.exports.value = function (req,res){ | ||
| // {fact rule=untrusted-deserialization@v1.0 defects=1} | ||
| // ruleid: express-third-party-object-deserialization | ||
| node_serialize.unserialize(req.files.products.data.toString('utf8')) |
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Description: Unsafe deserialization of untrusted data from user input can lead to remote code execution. Implement input validation and sanitization before deserializing. Consider using a safer alternative or custom deserialization method that doesn't execute arbitrary code.
Severity: Critical
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The fix addresses the unsafe deserialization vulnerability by replacing the direct use of node_serialize.unserialize() with a two-step process: input sanitization and custom deserialization. This approach mitigates the risk of remote code execution by validating and sanitizing the input before deserializing it. However, the fix is incomplete as it requires the implementation of two functions: sanitizeInput() and customDeserialize(). These functions need to be carefully implemented to ensure proper input validation and safe deserialization without executing arbitrary code.
| node_serialize.unserialize(req.files.products.data.toString('utf8')) | |
| var node_serialize = require("node-serialize") | |
| var serialize_to_js = require('serialize-to-js'); | |
| module.exports.value = function (req,res){ | |
| // {fact rule=untrusted-deserialization@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| // ruleid: express-third-party-object-deserialization | |
| // Implement input validation and sanitization before deserializing | |
| // TODO: Implement a custom deserialization method that doesn't execute arbitrary code | |
| const sanitizedData = sanitizeInput(req.files.products.data.toString('utf8')); | |
| const deserializedData = customDeserialize(sanitizedData); | |
| // {/fact} | |
| // {fact rule=untrusted-deserialization@v1.0 defects=0} | |
| // ok: express-third-party-object-deserialization | |
| fake.unserialize(req.files) | |
| // {/fact} | |
| } | |
| module.exports.value1 = function (req,res){ | |
| var str = new Buffer(req.cookies.profile, 'base64').toString(); | |
| // {fact rule=untrusted-deserialization@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| // ruleid: express-third-party-object-deserialization | |
| serialize_to_js.deserialize(str) | |
| // {/fact} | |
| // {fact rule=untrusted-deserialization@v1.0 defects=0} | |
| // ok: express-third-party-object-deserialization | |
| foo.deserialize(str) | |
| // {/fact} | |
| } |
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| function test4(userInput) { | ||
| const parsingContext = vm.createContext({name: 'world'}) | ||
| const code = `return 'hello ' + ${userInput}` |
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Description: Function test4 uses unsanitized userInput in vm.compileFunction, potentially allowing code injection. Sanitize or validate userInput before using it in vm.compileFunction to prevent code injection.
Severity: Critical
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The fix addresses the code injection vulnerability in the test4 function by sanitizing the userInput before using it in vm.compileFunction. The fix uses JSON.stringify to convert the userInput into a string literal, preventing potential code injection. This ensures that the userInput is treated as data rather than executable code, mitigating the risk of arbitrary code execution.
| const code = `return 'hello ' + ${userInput}` | |
| function test4(userInput) { | |
| const parsingContext = vm.createContext({name: 'world'}) | |
| // Sanitize userInput before using it in the code | |
| const sanitizedInput = JSON.stringify(userInput) | |
| const code = `return 'hello ' + ${sanitizedInput}` | |
| // ruleid: vm-compilefunction-code-injection | |
| const fn = vm.compileFunction(code, [], { parsingContext }) | |
| } |
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