CVE-2020-7704 Prototype Pollution
Prototype pollution in linux-cmdline 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-2020-7704?
CVE-2020-7704 is a critical vulnerability in linux-cmdline, published on 17 Aug 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The package linux-cmdline before 1.0.1 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the constructor.
Weakness: CWE-1321
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7704?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including linux-cmdline. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
linux-cmdline npm | All versions | 1.0.1 |
linux-cmdline npm | All versions | 1.0.1 |
Products include Linux-Cmdline Project Linux-Cmdline.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7704?
Upgrade linux-cmdline to 1.0.1 or later.
Is CVE-2020-7704 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-7704 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2c29-wc65-4cx9, SNYK-JS-LINUXCMDLINE-598674.