CVE-2020-28279 flattenizer vulnerable to prototype pollution
Prototype pollution in the flattenizer npm 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-2020-28279?
CVE-2020-28279 is a critical vulnerability in flattenizer, published on 29 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 'flattenizer' versions 0.0.5 through 1.0.5 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service and may lead to remote code execution.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-28279?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including flattenizer. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
flattenizer npm | From 0.0.5 | 1.1.1 |
flattenizer npm | From 0.0.5 | 1.1.1 |
Products include Flattenizer Project Flattenizer.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28279?
Upgrade flattenizer to 1.1.1 or later.
Is CVE-2020-28279 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-28279 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vq33-26pr-r4h6.