CVE-2020-28273 Prototype pollution in set-in

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Prototype pollution in the set-in 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-2020-28273?

CVE-2020-28273 is a critical vulnerability in set-in, 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 'set-in' versions 1.0.0 through 2.0.0 allows attacker to cause a denial of service and may lead to remote code execution.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-28273?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including set-in. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
set-in npmAll versions2.0.1
set-in npmAll versions2.0.1

Products include Set-in Project Set-In.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28273?

Upgrade set-in to 2.0.1 or later.

Is CVE-2020-28273 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-28273 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qr4p-c9wr-phr6.

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