CVE-2020-28281 Prototype pollution in set-object-value
Prototype pollution in set-object-value 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-2020-28281?
CVE-2020-28281 is a critical vulnerability in set-object-value, 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 'set-object-value' versions 0.0.0 through 0.0.5 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service and may lead to remote code execution.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-28281?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including set-object-value. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
set-object-value npm | All versions | 0.0.6 |
set-object-value npm | All versions | 0.0.6 |
Products include Set-Object-Value Project Set-Object-Value.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28281?
Upgrade set-object-value to 0.0.6 or later.
Is CVE-2020-28281 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-28281 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4jj4-m52p-8rx3.