CVE-2021-23417

Name: CVE-2021-23417
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-28T16:15:08.1+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-23417 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. All versions of package deepmergefn are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via deepMerge function.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

All versions of package deepmergefn are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via deepMerge function.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.08%

60.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1321

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Deepmergefn Project	Deepmergefn	All versions

References

https://github.com/jesusgm/deepmergefn/blob/master/index.js%23L6Broken Link
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DEEPMERGEFN-1310984Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jesusgm/deepmergefn/blob/master/index.js%23L6Broken Link
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DEEPMERGEFN-1310984Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 28, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-23417?

All versions of package deepmergefn are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via deepMerge function.

How severe is CVE-2021-23417?

CVE-2021-23417 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23417?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-23417?

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Source: NVD / NIST