CVE-2021-44906
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.58%
Last modified
CVE-2021-44906 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Minimist <=1.2.5 is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via file index.js, function setKey() (lines 69-95).. EPSS estimates a 4.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Minimist <=1.2.5 is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via file index.js, function setKey() (lines 69-95).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Substack | Minimist | < 1.2.6 |
References
- https://github.com/Marynk/JavaScript-vulnerability-detection/blob/main/minimist%20PoC.zipExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/substack/minimist/blob/master/index.js#L69Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/substack/minimist/issues/164Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-MINIMIST-559764Exploit, Not Applicable, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://stackoverflow.com/questions/8588563/adding-custom-properties-to-a-function/20278068#20278068Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Marynk/JavaScript-vulnerability-detection/blob/main/minimist%20PoC.zipExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/substack/minimist/blob/master/index.js#L69Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/substack/minimist/issues/164Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-MINIMIST-559764Exploit, Not Applicable, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://stackoverflow.com/questions/8588563/adding-custom-properties-to-a-function/20278068#20278068Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-44906?
Minimist <=1.2.5 is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via file index.js, function setKey() (lines 69-95).
How severe is CVE-2021-44906?
CVE-2021-44906 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44906?
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-2021-44906?
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