Potential fix for code scanning alert no. 1872: Database query built from user-controlled sources#17
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Potential fix for https://github.com/timothywarner-org/github-security-testbed/security/code-scanning/1872
To fix this vulnerability, ensure that user input is not interpreted by MongoDB as a query object. The recommended approach for NoSQL/MongoDB is to use the
$eqoperator in the query:{ _id: { $eq: req.body.id } }. This forces MongoDB to treatreq.body.idas a literal value, not as a query operator.Make changes in the file
vulnerable_repos/juice-shop/routes/updateProductReviews.tswhere the query is constructed fordb.reviewsCollection.update. Specifically, update line 18 (and related lines, if necessary) to use the$eqoperator. This preserves functionality and removes the injection risk without requiring new imports or large refactoring.Suggested fixes powered by Copilot Autofix. Review carefully before merging.