CVE-2020-28448 Prototype Pollution
Prototype pollution in multi-ini allows attackers to modify object prototypes, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-28448?
CVE-2020-28448 is a medium-severity vulnerability in multi-ini, published on 22 Dec 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
This affects the package multi-ini before 2.1.1. It is possible to pollute an object's prototype by specifying the proto object as part of an array.
Weakness: CWE-1321
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-28448?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including multi-ini. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
multi-ini npm | All versions | 2.1.1 |
multi-ini npm | All versions | 2.1.1 |
Products include Multi-Ini Project Multi-Ini.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28448?
Upgrade multi-ini to 2.1.1 or later.
Is CVE-2020-28448 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-28448 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in multi-ini
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g78f-549w-c354.