CVE-2020-7717 Prototype Pollution
Prototype pollution in dot-notes 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-2020-7717?
CVE-2020-7717 is a critical vulnerability in dot-notes, 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 dot-notes are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the create function.
Weakness: CWE-1321
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7717?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including dot-notes. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
dot-notes npm | All versions to 3.2.0 | None |
dot-notes npm | All versions to 3.2.0 | None |
Products include Dot-Notes Project Dot-Notes.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7717?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-7717 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-7717 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-7717 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qr4m-jcvc-3382.