CVE-2020-7743 Prototype Pollution
Prototype pollution in mathjs allows attackers to modify object prototypes, potentially leading to code execution or security bypasses.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-7743?
CVE-2020-7743 is a high-severity vulnerability in mathjs, published on 13 Oct 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The package mathjs before 7.5.1 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the deepExtend function that runs upon configuration updates.
Weakness: CWE-1321
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7743?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including mathjs. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mathjs npm | All versions | 7.5.1 |
mathjs npm | All versions | 7.5.1 |
Products include Mathjs Mathjs.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7743?
Upgrade mathjs to 7.5.1 or later.
Is CVE-2020-7743 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-7743 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in mathjs
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x2fc-mxcx-w4mf.