How severe is GHSA-97mg-3cr6-3x4c?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-97mg-3cr6-3x4c yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-97mg-3cr6-3x4c?

GHSA-97mg-3cr6-3x4c affects the following packages: mongodb-query-parser (npm). Ecosystems affected: npm.

How do I fix GHSA-97mg-3cr6-3x4c?

Update mongodb-query-parser to 2.0.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-97mg-3cr6-3x4c is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect GHSA-97mg-3cr6-3x4c in my npm dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for mongodb-query-parser, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate GHSA-97mg-3cr6-3x4c if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Is GHSA-97mg-3cr6-3x4c actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-97mg-3cr6-3x4c yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

When was GHSA-97mg-3cr6-3x4c published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-97mg-3cr6-3x4c was published on September 4, 2020 and was last updated on August 31, 2020. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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Remote Code Execution in mongodb-query-parserGHSA-97mg-3cr6-3x4c

GHSA-97mg-3cr6-3x4c is a remote code execution vulnerability in mongodb-query-parser. A fix is available for mongodb-query-parser — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Published

Sep 4, 2020

Updated

Aug 31, 2020

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Aug 31, 2020 · OSV.dev, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

How broadly this vulnerability is actually deployed: weekly install volume shows current usage, a proxy for how much of the ecosystem is exposed.

mongodb-query-parsernpm

92Kdownloads / week

Description

Versions of mongodb-query-parser prior to 2.0.0 are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution. The package fails to sanitize queries, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code in the system. Parsing the following payload executes touch test-file:

'(function () { return (clearImmediate.constructor("return process;")()).mainModule.require("child_process").execSync("touch test-file").toString()})()'

Recommendation

Upgrade to version 2.0.0 or later.

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
📦npm	`mongodb-query-parser`	all versions	2.0.0`npm install mongodb-query-parser@2.0.0`

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for mongodb-query-parser, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update mongodb-query-parser to 2.0.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-97mg-3cr6-3x4c is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Frequently Asked Questions

Versions of `mongodb-query-parser` prior to 2.0.0 are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution. The package fails to sanitize queries, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code in the system. Parsing the following payload executes `touch test-file`: ```'(function () { return (clearImmediate.constructor("return process;")()).mainModule.require("child_process").execSync("touch test-file").toString()})()'``` ## Recommendation Upgrade to version 2.0.0 or later.

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