CVE-2020-8116

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 3.08%

Last modified

CVE-2020-8116 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Prototype pollution vulnerability in dot-prop npm package versions before 4.2.1 and versions 5.x before 5.1.1 allows an attacker to add arbitrary properties to JavaScript language constructs such as objects.. EPSS estimates a 3.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Prototype pollution vulnerability in dot-prop npm package versions before 4.2.1 and versions 5.x before 5.1.1 allows an attacker to add arbitrary properties to JavaScript language constructs such as objects.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
3.08%

86.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Dot-Prop ProjectDot-Prop< 4.2.1
Dot-Prop ProjectDot-Prop>= 5.0.0, < 5.1.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8116?
Prototype pollution vulnerability in dot-prop npm package versions before 4.2.1 and versions 5.x before 5.1.1 allows an attacker to add arbitrary properties to JavaScript language constructs such as objects.
How severe is CVE-2020-8116?
CVE-2020-8116 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8116?
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