CVE-2021-23497 Prototype Pollution

High 7.5 Published Updated

Prototype pollution in the @strikeentco/set library allows attackers to cause denial of service and potentially execute remote code.

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

What is CVE-2021-23497?

CVE-2021-23497 is a high-severity vulnerability in @strikeentco/set, published on 4 Feb 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This affects the package @strikeentco/set before 1.0.2. It allows an attacker to cause a denial of service and may lead to remote code execution. **Note:** This vulnerability derives from an incomplete fix in https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-STRIKEENTCOSET-1038821

Weakness: CWE-1321

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-23497?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including @strikeentco/set. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
@strikeentco/set npmAll versions1.0.2
@strikeentco/set npmAll versions1.0.2

Products include Set Project Set.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23497?

Upgrade @strikeentco/set to 1.0.2 or later.

Is CVE-2021-23497 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-23497 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-39qv-prmh-x37f, SNYK-JS-STRIKEENTCOSET-2385945.

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