CVE-2020-28471 Prototype Pollution
Prototype pollution in properties-reader 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-2020-28471?
CVE-2020-28471 is a high-severity vulnerability in properties-reader, published on 25 Jul 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
This affects the package properties-reader before 2.2.0.
Weakness: CWE-1321
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-28471?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including properties-reader. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
properties-reader npm | All versions | 2.2.0 |
properties-reader npm | All versions | 2.2.0 |
Products include Properties-Reader Project Properties-Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28471?
Upgrade properties-reader to 2.2.0 or later.
Is CVE-2020-28471 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-28471 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jxvf-m3x5-mxwq.