CVE-2025-66456

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified

CVE-2025-66456 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Elysia is a Typescript framework for request validation, type inference, OpenAPI documentation and client-server communication. Versions 1.4.0 through 1.4.16 contain a prototype pollution vulnerability in `mergeDeep` after merging results of two standard schema validations with the same key. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Elysia is a Typescript framework for request validation, type inference, OpenAPI documentation and client-server communication. Versions 1.4.0 through 1.4.16 contain a prototype pollution vulnerability in `mergeDeep` after merging results of two standard schema validations with the same key. Due to the ordering of merging, there must be an any type that is set as a standalone guard, to allow for the `__proto__ prop` to be merged. When combined with GHSA-8vch-m3f4-q8jf this allows for a full RCE by an attacker. This issue is fixed in version 1.4.17. To workaround, remove the `__proto__ key` from body.

Metrics

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ElysiajsElysia>= 1.4.0, < 1.4.17

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-66456?
Elysia is a Typescript framework for request validation, type inference, OpenAPI documentation and client-server communication. Versions 1.4.0 through 1.4.16 contain a prototype pollution vulnerability in `mergeDeep` after merging results of two standard schema validations with the same key. Due to the ordering of merging, there must be an any type that is set as a standalone guard, to allow for the `__proto__ prop` to be merged. When combined with GHSA-8vch-m3f4-q8jf this allows for a full RCE by an attacker. This issue is fixed in version 1.4.17. To workaround, remove the `__proto__ key` from body.
How severe is CVE-2025-66456?
CVE-2025-66456 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-66456?
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.

How Strix Helps

Related CVEs from 2025

Are you affected by CVE-2025-66456?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST