Node.js protobufjs module code execution | CVE-2022-25878
NAME
Node.js protobufjs module code execution
- Platforms Affected:
Node.js protobufjs 6.11.2 - Risk Level:
8.2 - Exploitability:
Proof of Concept - Consequences:
Gain Access
DESCRIPTION
Node.js protobufjs module could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a prototype pollution flaw. By adding or modifying properties of Object.prototype using a __proto__ or constructor payload, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service condition on the system.
CVSS 3.0 Information
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- Access Vector: Network
- Access Complexity: Low
- Confidentiality Impact: None
- Integrity Impact: High
- Availability Impact: Low
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
MITIGATION
Upgrade to the latest version of protobufjs (6.11.3 or later), available from the protobufjs GIT Repository. See References.
- Reference Link:
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-PROTOBUFJS-2441248 - Reference Link:
https://github.com/protobufjs/protobuf.js/pull/1731
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