CVE-2023-0842
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CVE-2023-0842 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. xml2js version 0.4.23 allows an external attacker to edit or add new properties to an object. This is possible because the application does not properly validate incoming JSON keys, thus allowing the __proto__ property to be edited.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
xml2js version 0.4.23 allows an external attacker to edit or add new properties to an object. This is possible because the application does not properly validate incoming JSON keys, thus allowing the __proto__ property to be edited.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xml2js Project | Xml2js | 0.4.23 |
References
- https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/myers/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/myers/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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