CVE-2020-28272 keyget vulnerable to prototype pollution
Prototype pollution in the keyget library allows attackers to cause denial of service and potentially execute remote code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-28272?
CVE-2020-28272 is a critical vulnerability in keyget, published on 2 Dec 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Prototype pollution vulnerability in 'keyget' versions 1.0.0 through 2.2.0 allows attacker to cause a denial of service and may lead to remote code execution.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-28272?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including keyget. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
keyget npm | From 1.0.0 | 2.3.0 |
keyget npm | From 1.0.0 | 2.3.0 |
Products include Keyget Project Keyget.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28272?
Upgrade keyget to 2.3.0 or later.
Is CVE-2020-28272 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-28272 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in keyget
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8mp8-28xh-r486.