CVE-2021-25944 deep-defaults vulnerable to prototype pollution
Prototype pollution in deep-defaults 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-25944?
CVE-2021-25944 is a critical code injection vulnerability in deep-defaults, published on 25 May 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Prototype pollution vulnerability in 'deep-defaults' versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.5 allows attacker to cause a denial of service and may lead to remote code execution.
Weakness: CWE-1321
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-25944?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including deep-defaults. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
deep-defaults npm | From 1.0.0 to 1.0.5 | None |
deep-defaults npm | From 1.0.0 to 1.0.5 | None |
Products include Deep-Defaults Project Deep-Defaults.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25944?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-25944 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2021-25944 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-25944 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h6xg-rg33-9mf4.