CVE-2020-7723 Prototype Pollution
Prototype pollution in the insert function of the promisehelpers npm package 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-2020-7723?
CVE-2020-7723 is a critical vulnerability in promisehelpers, 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 promisehelpers are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the insert function.
Weakness: CWE-1321
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7723?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including promisehelpers. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
promisehelpers npm | All versions to 0.0.5 | None |
promisehelpers npm | All versions to 0.0.5 | None |
Products include Yola Promisehelpers.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7723?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-7723 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-7723 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-7723 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rj5f-7c8x-gjg4.