CVE-2021-23448 Prototype Pollution
Prototype pollution in config-handler 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-2021-23448?
CVE-2021-23448 is a medium-severity vulnerability in config-handler, published on 11 Oct 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
All versions of package config-handler are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution when loading config files.
Weakness: CWE-1321
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-23448?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including config-handler. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
config-handler npm | All versions to 2.0.3 | None |
config-handler npm | All versions to 2.0.3 | None |
Products include Config-Handler Project Config-Handler.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23448?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-23448 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-23448 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-23448 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2w3f-9w3q-qw77, SNYK-JS-CONFIGHANDLER-1564947.