CVE-2021-25948
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.30%
Last modified
CVE-2021-25948 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Prototype pollution vulnerability in 'expand-hash' versions 0.1.0 through 1.0.1 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service and may lead to remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 3.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Prototype pollution vulnerability in 'expand-hash' versions 0.1.0 through 1.0.1 allows an attacker 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Expand-Hash Project | Expand-Hash | >= 0.1.0, <= 1.0.1 |
References
- https://github.com/doowb/expand-hash/blob/556913f6c2f05848110b5b8261cfc78e5ce3dc77/index.js#L19Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25948Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/doowb/expand-hash/blob/556913f6c2f05848110b5b8261cfc78e5ce3dc77/index.js#L19Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25948Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-25948?
Prototype pollution vulnerability in 'expand-hash' versions 0.1.0 through 1.0.1 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service and may lead to remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2021-25948?
CVE-2021-25948 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25948?
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-2021-25948?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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