CVE-2018-16487
MEDIUMCVSS 5.6/10EPSS 1.55%
Last modified
CVE-2018-16487 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.6/10 on the CVSS scale. A prototype pollution vulnerability was found in lodash <4.17.11 where the functions merge, mergeWith, and defaultsDeep can be tricked into adding or modifying properties of Object.prototype.. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A prototype pollution vulnerability was found in lodash <4.17.11 where the functions merge, mergeWith, and defaultsDeep can be tricked into adding or modifying properties of Object.prototype.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lodash | Lodash | < 4.17.11 |
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/380873Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190919-0004/Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/380873Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190919-0004/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16487?
A prototype pollution vulnerability was found in lodash <4.17.11 where the functions merge, mergeWith, and defaultsDeep can be tricked into adding or modifying properties of Object.prototype.
How severe is CVE-2018-16487?
CVE-2018-16487 has a CVSS score of 5.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16487?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-16487?
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