CVE-2022-37598
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.35%
Last modified
CVE-2022-37598 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Prototype pollution vulnerability in function DEFNODE in ast.js in mishoo UglifyJS 3.13.2 via the name variable in ast.js. NOTE: the vendor considers this an invalid report.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Prototype pollution vulnerability in function DEFNODE in ast.js in mishoo UglifyJS 3.13.2 via the name variable in ast.js. NOTE: the vendor considers this an invalid report.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Uglifyjs Project | Uglifyjs | 3.13.2 |
References
- https://github.com/mishoo/UglifyJS/blob/352a944868b09c9ce3121a49d4a0bf0afe370a35/lib/ast.js#L46Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mishoo/UglifyJS/blob/352a944868b09c9ce3121a49d4a0bf0afe370a35/lib/ast.js#L79Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mishoo/UglifyJS/issues/5699Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mishoo/UglifyJS/issues/5721#issuecomment-1292849604Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mishoo/UglifyJS/blob/352a944868b09c9ce3121a49d4a0bf0afe370a35/lib/ast.js#L46Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mishoo/UglifyJS/blob/352a944868b09c9ce3121a49d4a0bf0afe370a35/lib/ast.js#L79Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mishoo/UglifyJS/issues/5699Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mishoo/UglifyJS/issues/5721#issuecomment-1292849604Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-37598?
Prototype pollution vulnerability in function DEFNODE in ast.js in mishoo UglifyJS 3.13.2 via the name variable in ast.js. NOTE: the vendor considers this an invalid report.
How severe is CVE-2022-37598?
CVE-2022-37598 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-37598?
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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