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CVE-2024-29042

5.3 · MEDIUM

Translate is a package that allows users to convert text to different languages on Node.js and the browser.

Published Mar 22, 2024CWE-20EPSS 0.65%

Overview

CVE-2024-29042 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 22, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Translate is a package that allows users to convert text to different languages on Node.js and the browser. Prior to version 3.0.0, an attacker controlling the second variable of the `translate` function is able to perform a cache poisoning attack. They can change the outcome of translation requests made by subsequent users. The `opt.id` parameter allows the overwriting of the cache key. If an attacker sets the `id` variable to the cache key that would be generated by another user, they can choose the response that user gets served. Version 3.0.0 fixes this issue.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/franciscop/translate/commit/7a2bf8b9f05f7c45c09683973ef4d8e995804aa4GitHubgithub.com/franciscop/translate/commit/cc1ba03078102f83e0503a96f1a081489bb865d3GitHubgithub.com/franciscop/translate/security/advisories/GHSA-882j-4vj5-7vmjGitHubgithub.com/franciscop/translate/commit/7a2bf8b9f05f7c45c09683973ef4d8e995804aa4GitHubgithub.com/franciscop/translate/commit/cc1ba03078102f83e0503a96f1a081489bb865d3GitHubgithub.com/franciscop/translate/security/advisories/GHSA-882j-4vj5-7vmj

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29042?

CVE-2024-29042 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 22, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-29042?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-29042?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-29042?

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