Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE describes SQL injection in ScottTZhang voter-js, tied to main.js. SQL injection can allow data exposure or data changes, but the record rates this as CVSS 5.5 and does not show internet-wide exploitation. The main business issue is uncertainty: affected versions are not specified, so teams must verify whether they run this project.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority remediation item. It is not KEV-listed in the provided data and requires some access, but SQL injection can affect data confidentiality and integrity. The main action is confirming exposure quickly because affected versions are unspecified.
Technical view
The source bundle identifies CWE-89 SQL injection in ScottTZhang voter-js main.js. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5 with adjacent-network access, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. A patch commit is identified as 6317c67a56061aeeaeed3cf9ec665fd9983d8044.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to deployments of ScottTZhang voter-js. The bundle does not provide affected version ranges or CPEs. Because the CVSS vector requires adjacent access and low privileges, this is less urgent than unauthenticated remote SQL injection but still relevant for internal or shared-network deployments.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not indicate CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. VulDB classifies the issue as critical, while the provided CVSS score is medium. Evidence supports a real SQL injection finding and patch, but not public exploitation activity or weaponized availability.
Researcher notes
Key gaps are affected version range, exact vulnerable code path, deployment assumptions, and exploit availability. Do not infer broader ecosystem impact beyond ScottTZhang voter-js. Validate against the referenced patch and avoid treating VulDB critical wording as proof of active exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory any use of ScottTZhang voter-js in production or internal environments.
- Apply the patch identified as commit 6317c67a56061aeeaeed3cf9ec665fd9983d8044.
- If patching is unclear, check project guidance and consider removing the component.
- Prioritize environments where voter-js is reachable from shared or less-trusted networks.
- Track the GitHub pull request and commit history for remediation confirmation.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether deployed code contains ScottTZhang voter-js and main.js.
- Compare deployed source against patch commit 6317c67a56061aeeaeed3cf9ec665fd9983d8044.
- Verify no vulnerable fork or vendored copy remains in the application.
- Review database access patterns and logs for unexpected voter-js activity.
- Document compensating controls if the component cannot be patched immediately.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L2.13.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.217562CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217562CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/ScottTZhang/voter-js/pull/15CVE reference · issue-tracking
- https://github.com/ScottTZhang/voter-js/commit/6317c67a56061aeeaeed3cf9ec665fd9983d8044CVE reference · patch
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.