CVE-2020-8268

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.28%

Last modified

CVE-2020-8268 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Prototype pollution vulnerability in json8-merge-patch npm package < 1.0.3 may allow attackers to inject or modify methods and properties of the global object constructor.. EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Prototype pollution vulnerability in json8-merge-patch npm package < 1.0.3 may allow attackers to inject or modify methods and properties of the global object constructor.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.28%

66.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Json8-Merge-Patch ProjectJson8-Merge-Patch< 1.0.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8268?
Prototype pollution vulnerability in json8-merge-patch npm package < 1.0.3 may allow attackers to inject or modify methods and properties of the global object constructor.
How severe is CVE-2020-8268?
CVE-2020-8268 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8268?
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