CVE-2020-7608
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.51%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7608 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. yargs-parser could be tricked into adding or modifying properties of Object.prototype using a "__proto__" payload.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
yargs-parser could be tricked into adding or modifying properties of Object.prototype using a "__proto__" payload.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Yargs | Yargs-Parser | < 5.0.1 |
| Yargs | Yargs-Parser | >= 6.0.0, < 13.1.2 |
| Yargs | Yargs-Parser | >= 14.0.0, < 15.0.1 |
| Yargs | Yargs-Parser | >= 16.0.0, < 18.1.1 |
References
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-YARGSPARSER-560381Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-YARGSPARSER-560381Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7608?
yargs-parser could be tricked into adding or modifying properties of Object.prototype using a "__proto__" payload.
How severe is CVE-2020-7608?
CVE-2020-7608 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7608?
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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