CVE-2022-35942: loopback-connector-postgresql Vulnerable to Improper Sanitization of `contains` Filter

Published Aug 12, 2022
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Updated

Improper input validation on the contains LoopBack filter may allow for arbitrary SQL injection. When the extended filter property contains is permitted to be interpreted by the Postgres connector, it is possible to inject arbitrary SQL which may affect the confidentiality and integrity of data stored on the connected database. A patch was released in version 5.5.1. This affects users who does any of the following: - Connect to the database via the DataSource with allowExtendedProperties: true setting OR - Uses the connector's CRUD methods directly OR - Uses the connector's other methods to interpret the LoopBack filter. Users who are unable to upgrade should do the following if applicable: - Remove allowExtendedProperties: true DataSource setting - Add allowExtendedProperties: false DataSource setting - When passing directly to the connector functions, manually sanitize the user input for the contains LoopBack filter beforehand.

Affected Software

1 affected component
linuxfoundation Loopback-connector-postgresql Node.js<5.5.1

Event History

Aug 12, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-35942?

CVE-2022-35942 is a vulnerability in the `contains` LoopBack filter that allows for arbitrary SQL injection.

2

How does CVE-2022-35942 affect Linuxfoundation Loopback-connector-postgresql?

CVE-2022-35942 affects Linuxfoundation Loopback-connector-postgresql version up to 5.5.1 and may allow for arbitrary SQL injection.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-35942?

CVE-2022-35942 is classified as a critical vulnerability with a severity value of 10.

4

How can CVE-2022-35942 be exploited?

CVE-2022-35942 can be exploited by injecting arbitrary SQL code through the `contains` LoopBack filter property.

5

How to mitigate CVE-2022-35942?

To mitigate CVE-2022-35942, users should update to a version of Linuxfoundation Loopback-connector-postgresql that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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