CVE-2020-7768
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.55%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7768 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The package grpc before 1.24.4; the package @grpc/grpc-js before 1.1.8 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via loadPackageDefinition.. EPSS estimates a 3.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The package grpc before 1.24.4; the package @grpc/grpc-js before 1.1.8 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via loadPackageDefinition.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Grpc | Grpc | < 1.1.8 |
| Grpc | Grpc | < 1.24.2 |
References
- https://github.com/grpc/grpc-node/pull/1605Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/grpc/grpc-node/pull/1606Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1038819Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-GRPC-598671Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-GRPCGRPCJS-1038818Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/grpc/grpc-node/pull/1605Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/grpc/grpc-node/pull/1606Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1038819Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-GRPC-598671Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-GRPCGRPCJS-1038818Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7768?
The package grpc before 1.24.4; the package @grpc/grpc-js before 1.1.8 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via loadPackageDefinition.
How severe is CVE-2020-7768?
CVE-2020-7768 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7768?
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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