CVE-2022-24279 Prototype Pollution
Prototype pollution in madlib-object-utils 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-2022-24279?
CVE-2022-24279 is a high-severity vulnerability in madlib-object-utils, published on 15 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The package madlib-object-utils before 0.1.8 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the setValue method, as it allows an attacker to merge object prototypes into it. *Note:* This vulnerability derives from an incomplete fix of [CVE-2020-7701](https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-MADLIBOBJECTUTILS-598676)
Weakness: CWE-1321
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-24279?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including madlib-object-utils. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
madlib-object-utils npm | All versions | 0.1.8 |
madlib-object-utils npm | All versions | 0.1.8 |
Products include Springtree Madlib-Object-Utils.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24279?
Upgrade madlib-object-utils to 0.1.8 or later.
Is CVE-2022-24279 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-24279 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in madlib-object-utils
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pfv6-prqm-85q8, SNYK-JS-MADLIBOBJECTUTILS-2388572, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-24279.