CVE-2021-20083 jquery-plugin-query-object contains prototype pollution vulnerability
Prototype pollution in the jQuery query object plugin allows attackers to inject properties into Object.prototype, potentially leading to code execution or security bypasses.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-20083?
CVE-2021-20083 is a high-severity vulnerability in jquery-plugin-query-object, published on 23 Apr 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution') in jquery-plugin-query-object 2.2.3 allows a malicious user to inject properties into Object.prototype.
Weakness: CWE-1321
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-20083?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including jquery-query-object. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
jquery-query-object npm | All versions to 2.2.3 | None |
jquery-query-object npm | All versions to 2.2.3 | None |
Products include Jquery-Plugin-Query-Object Project Jquery-Plugin-Query-Object.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20083?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-20083 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-20083 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-20083 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q9xg-h756-8689.