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Plain-English summary
This CVE describes a SQL injection risk in the Sequelize.js library as packaged in the provided Feathers-Sequalize/Sequelize.js affected entry. If an application exposes vulnerable query construction to attackers, database confidentiality, integrity, and availability could be at risk.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for internet-facing systems using the affected library range. SQL injection can create direct business impact through data theft, data modification, or service disruption, but first confirm actual dependency use and reachable query paths.
Technical view
The source bundle attributes CVE-2023-22578 to improper attribute filtering involving default support for raw attributes when parentheses are used. The affected version range is listed as Sequelize.js before v7.0.0-alpha.20. CVSS is 10.0 with network attack, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely in applications that use the listed affected Sequelize.js version range and allow attacker-influenced query attributes. The bundle does not identify specific applications, deployments, or default vulnerable configurations beyond the library/version data.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not cite active exploitation, and KEV is false. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation could be remote and unauthenticated if a vulnerable application exposes reachable query paths, but the bundle does not provide exploit prevalence or observed attacks.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE metadata and DIVD references in the bundle. Do not assume exploitation or broader product impact. The key research task is confirming vulnerable dependency versions and whether attacker-controlled input can influence Sequelize attribute selection.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory applications using the listed Sequelize.js affected version range.
- Check DIVD and vendor guidance before selecting a fixed version.
- Prioritize updating affected dependencies where vendor guidance confirms a safe release.
- Review query builders that accept user-influenced attributes or raw attribute patterns.
- Add defensive validation around externally supplied query fields pending vendor remediation.
Validation and detection
- Review package manifests and lockfiles for Sequelize.js versions below v7.0.0-alpha.20.
- Map public routes or APIs that build Sequelize queries from request input.
- Inspect code paths using attributes, raw attributes, or parenthesized attribute expressions.
- Confirm database permissions limit impact from application-layer SQL injection.
- Track whether vendor or DIVD advisories add remediation details.
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 10 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H3.96Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
10CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://csirt.divd.nl/CVE-2023-22578CVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://csirt.divd.nl/DIVD-2022-00020/CVE reference · related
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Improper Filtering of Special Elements
Improper Filtering of Special Elements represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.