CVE-2019-18841 Prototype Pollution in chartkick
Prototype pollution in Chartkick.js allows attackers to inject properties into JavaScript objects, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2019-18841?
CVE-2019-18841 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Nov 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Chartkick.js 3.1.0 through 3.1.3, as used in the Chartkick gem before 3.3.0 for Ruby, allows prototype pollution.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-18841?
4 open source packages ship an affected version, including chartkick. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
chartkick RubyGems | All versions | 3.3.0 |
chartkick RubyGems | All versions | 3.3.0 |
chartkick npm | From 3.1.0 | 3.2.0 |
chartkick npm | From 3.1.0 | 3.2.0 |
Products include Chartkick Chartkick.js.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18841?
Upgrade chartkick to a fixed version for your release line: 3.3.0 or 3.2.0.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2019-18841 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-18841 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5pm8-492c-92p5.