CVE-2020-36604

Name: CVE-2020-36604
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-23T06:15:08.943+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36604 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. hoek before 8.5.1 and 9.x before 9.0.3 allows prototype poisoning in the clone function.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

hoek before 8.5.1 and 9.x before 9.0.3 allows prototype poisoning in the clone function.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hapijs	Hoek	< 8.5.1
Hapijs	Hoek	>= 9.0, < 9.0.3

References

https://github.com/hapijs/hoek/issues/352Third Party Advisory
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-HAPIHOEK-548452%29
https://github.com/hapijs/hoek/issues/352Third Party Advisory
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-HAPIHOEK-548452%29

Timeline

Published: Sep 23, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36604?

hoek before 8.5.1 and 9.x before 9.0.3 allows prototype poisoning in the clone function.

How severe is CVE-2020-36604?

CVE-2020-36604 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36604?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST