CVE-2020-36618 Furqan node-whois index.coffee prototype pollution
Prototype pollution in node-whois allows remote attackers to modify object prototypes, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-36618?
CVE-2020-36618 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Furqan node-whois, published on 19 Dec 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Furqan node-whois. Affected is an unknown function of the file index.coffee. The manipulation leads to improperly controlled modification of object prototype attributes ('prototype pollution'). It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The name of the patch is 46ccc2aee8d063c7b6b4dee2c2834113b7286076. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-216252.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36618?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including whois. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
whois npm | All versions | 2.13.6 |
whois npm | All versions | 2.13.6 |
Products include Furqansofware Node Whois.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36618?
Upgrade whois to 2.13.6 or later.
Is CVE-2020-36618 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-36618 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-97jv-c342-5xhc.