CVE-2021-23509
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.77%
Last modified
CVE-2021-23509 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This affects the package json-ptr before 3.0.0. A type confusion vulnerability can lead to a bypass of CVE-2020-7766 when the user-provided keys used in the pointer parameter are arrays.. EPSS estimates a 1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This affects the package json-ptr before 3.0.0. A type confusion vulnerability can lead to a bypass of CVE-2020-7766 when the user-provided keys used in the pointer parameter are arrays.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Json-Ptr Project | Json-Ptr | < 3.0.0 |
References
- https://github.com/flitbit/json-ptr%23security-vulnerabilities-resolvedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/flitbit/json-ptr/commit/5dc458fbad1c382a2e3ca6d62e66ede3d92849caPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/flitbit/json-ptr/pull/42Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1767165Exploit, Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-JSONPTR-1577291Exploit, Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/flitbit/json-ptr%23security-vulnerabilities-resolvedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/flitbit/json-ptr/commit/5dc458fbad1c382a2e3ca6d62e66ede3d92849caPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/flitbit/json-ptr/pull/42Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1767165Exploit, Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-JSONPTR-1577291Exploit, Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-23509?
This affects the package json-ptr before 3.0.0. A type confusion vulnerability can lead to a bypass of CVE-2020-7766 when the user-provided keys used in the pointer parameter are arrays.
How severe is CVE-2021-23509?
CVE-2021-23509 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23509?
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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