CVE-2020-7679 Prototype Pollution
Prototype pollution in CasperJS mergeObjects utility allows attackers to manipulate 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-7679?
CVE-2020-7679 is a high-severity vulnerability in casperjs, published on 19 Jun 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In all versions of package casperjs, the mergeObjects utility function is susceptible to Prototype Pollution.
Weakness: CWE-1321
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7679?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including casperjs. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
casperjs npm | All versions to 1.1.4 | None |
casperjs npm | All versions to 1.1.4 | None |
Products include Casperjs Casperjs.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7679?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-7679 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-7679 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-7679 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vrr3-5r3v-7xfw.