CVE-2021-3766 Prototype Pollution in vincit/objection.js
Prototype pollution in objection.js 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
- Available
What is CVE-2021-3766?
CVE-2021-3766 is a high-severity vulnerability in vincit/objection.js, published on 6 Sep 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
objection.js is vulnerable to Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')
Weakness: CWE-1321
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-3766?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including objection. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
objection npm | All versions | 2.2.16 |
objection npm | All versions | 2.2.16 |
Products include Objection Project Objection.
How do I fix CVE-2021-3766?
Upgrade objection to 2.2.16 or later.
Is CVE-2021-3766 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-3766 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r659-8xfp-j327.