CVE-2021-25912
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.34%
Last modified
CVE-2021-25912 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Prototype pollution vulnerability in 'dotty' versions 0.0.1 through 0.1.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service and may lead to remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 3.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Prototype pollution vulnerability in 'dotty' versions 0.0.1 through 0.1.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service and may lead to remote code execution.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dotty Project | Dotty | >= 0.0.1, <= 0.1.0 |
References
- https://github.com/deoxxa/dotty/commit/cd997d37917186c131be71501a698803f2b7ebdbPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25912Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/deoxxa/dotty/commit/cd997d37917186c131be71501a698803f2b7ebdbPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25912Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-25912?
Prototype pollution vulnerability in 'dotty' versions 0.0.1 through 0.1.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service and may lead to remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2021-25912?
CVE-2021-25912 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25912?
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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