What is CVE-2024-14020?

CVE-2024-14020 is a low-severity code injection vulnerability in carbone (npm), affecting versions < 3.5.6. It is fixed in 3.5.6. Untrusted input is evaluated as executable code within the application's runtime environment.

How severe is CVE-2024-14020?

CVE-2024-14020 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (Low). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Which versions of carbone are affected by CVE-2024-14020?

carbone (npm) versions < 3.5.6 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2024-14020?

Yes. CVE-2024-14020 is fixed in 3.5.6. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2024-14020 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2024-14020 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

What actually determines whether CVE-2024-14020 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

CVE-2024-14020 in carbone

Q: How severe is CVE-2024-14020?

CVE-2024-14020 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (Low). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Q: Which versions of carbone are affected by CVE-2024-14020?

carbone (npm) versions < 3.5.6 is affected.

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2024-14020?

Yes. CVE-2024-14020 is fixed in 3.5.6. Upgrade to this version or later.

Q: Is CVE-2024-14020 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2024-14020 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

Q: What actually determines whether CVE-2024-14020 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-14020?

Upgrade carbone to 3.5.6 or later.

Summary

carbone Code Injection vulnerability

A weakness has been identified in carboneio carbone up to fbcd349077ad0e8748be73eab2a82ea92b6f8a7e. This impacts an unknown function of the file lib/input.js of the component Formatter Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improperly controlled modification of object prototype attributes. The attack can be launched remotely. This attack is characterized by high complexity. The exploitability is said to be difficult. Upgrading to version 3.5.6 will fix this issue. This patch is called 04f9feb24bfca23567706392f9ad2c53bbe4134e. You should upgrade the affected component. A successful exploitation can "only occur if the parent NodeJS application has the same security issue".

Impact

Untrusted input is evaluated as executable code within the application's runtime environment. Typical impact: arbitrary code execution within the application's privilege context.

CVE-2024-14020 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (Low). The vector is network-reachable, low privileges required, and no user interaction. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment. A fixed version is available (3.5.6); upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.

Affected versions

carbone (< 3.5.6)

Security releases

carbone → 3.5.6 (npm)

Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter. Kodem's runtime-powered SCA identifies whether this CVE is reachable in your applications.

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Remediation advice

Upgrade carbone to 3.5.6 or later to resolve this vulnerability.

Kodem Kai can prioritize this vulnerability in your dependency tree and generate a fix recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-14020? CVE-2024-14020 is a low-severity code injection vulnerability in carbone (npm), affecting versions < 3.5.6. It is fixed in 3.5.6. Untrusted input is evaluated as executable code within the application's runtime environment.
How severe is CVE-2024-14020? CVE-2024-14020 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (Low). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.
Which versions of carbone are affected by CVE-2024-14020? carbone (npm) versions < 3.5.6 is affected.
Is there a fix for CVE-2024-14020? Yes. CVE-2024-14020 is fixed in 3.5.6. Upgrade to this version or later.
Is CVE-2024-14020 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2024-14020 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
What actually determines whether CVE-2024-14020 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
How do I fix CVE-2024-14020? Upgrade carbone to 3.5.6 or later.