CVE-2020-8125 Improper Input Validation in klona

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Prototype pollution in the klona npm library allows attackers to achieve remote code execution or cause denial of service in applications using the package.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2020-8125?

CVE-2020-8125 is a critical code injection vulnerability in klona npm module, published on 4 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Flaw in input validation in npm package klona version 1.1.0 and earlier may allow prototype pollution attack that may result in remote code execution or denial of service of applications using klona.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-8125?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
klona npmAll versions1.1.1
klona npmAll versions1.1.1

Products include Klona Project Klona.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8125?

Upgrade klona to 1.1.1 or later.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2020-8125 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-8125 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8f89-2fwj-5v5r.

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