CVE-2020-7714 Prototype Pollution

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Prototype pollution in the confucious npm package 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
None listed

What is CVE-2020-7714?

CVE-2020-7714 is a critical vulnerability in confucious, published on 1 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

All versions of package confucious are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the set function.

Weakness: CWE-1321

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7714?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including confucious. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
confucious npmAll versions to 0.0.12None
confucious npmAll versions to 0.0.12None

Products include Realseriousgames Confucious.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7714?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-7714 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-7714 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-7714 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fmrr-mx6j-h3h5.

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