CVE-2021-23328 Prototype Pollution

Medium 5.6 Published Updated

Prototype pollution in iniparserjs 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-2021-23328?

CVE-2021-23328 is a medium-severity vulnerability in iniparserjs, published on 29 Jan 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This affects all versions of package iniparserjs. This vulnerability relates when ini_parser.js is concentrating arrays. Depending on if user input is provided, an attacker can overwrite and pollute the object prototype of a program.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-23328?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
iniparserjs npmAll versions to 1.0.4None
iniparserjs npmAll versions to 1.0.4None

Products include Iniparserjs Project Iniparserjs.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23328?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-23328 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-23328 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-23328 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2f6g-w5gj-c93h.

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