CVE-2020-7743
HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 3.88%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7743 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The package mathjs before 7.5.1 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the deepExtend function that runs upon configuration updates.. EPSS estimates a 3.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The package mathjs before 7.5.1 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the deepExtend function that runs upon configuration updates.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mathjs | Mathjs | < 7.5.1 |
References
- https://github.com/josdejong/mathjs/blob/develop/src/utils/object.js%23L82Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/josdejong/mathjs/commit/ecb80514e80bce4e6ec7e71db8ff79954f07c57ePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARS-1017113Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSBOWER-1017112Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1017111Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-MATHJS-1016401Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/josdejong/mathjs/blob/develop/src/utils/object.js%23L82Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/josdejong/mathjs/commit/ecb80514e80bce4e6ec7e71db8ff79954f07c57ePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARS-1017113Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSBOWER-1017112Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1017111Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-MATHJS-1016401Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7743?
The package mathjs before 7.5.1 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the deepExtend function that runs upon configuration updates.
How severe is CVE-2020-7743?
CVE-2020-7743 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7743?
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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