CVE-2020-7638
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.02%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7638 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. confinit through 0.3.0 is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution.The 'setDeepProperty' function could be tricked into adding or modifying properties of 'Object.prototype' using a '__proto__' payload.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
confinit through 0.3.0 is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution.The 'setDeepProperty' function could be tricked into adding or modifying properties of 'Object.prototype' using a '__proto__' payload.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Confinit Project | Confinit | <= 0.3.0 |
References
- https://github.com/davideicardi/confinit/commit/a34e06ca5c1c8b047ef112ef188b2fe30d2a1eabPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-CONFINIT-564433Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/davideicardi/confinit/commit/a34e06ca5c1c8b047ef112ef188b2fe30d2a1eabPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-CONFINIT-564433Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7638?
confinit through 0.3.0 is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution.The 'setDeepProperty' function could be tricked into adding or modifying properties of 'Object.prototype' using a '__proto__' payload.
How severe is CVE-2020-7638?
CVE-2020-7638 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7638?
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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