CVE-2022-41714 fastest-json-copy 1.0.1 - Prototype Pollution
An attacker can modify object properties via prototype pollution in the fastest-json-copy library due to insufficient validation of JSON keys.
- 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-2022-41714?
CVE-2022-41714 is a medium-severity vulnerability in fastest-json-copy, published on 3 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
fastest-json-copy version 1.0.1 allows an external attacker to edit or add new properties to an object. This is possible because the application does not correctly validate the incoming JSON keys, thus allowing the '__proto__' property to be edited.
Weakness: CWE-1321
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41714?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including fastest-json-copy. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
fastest-json-copy npm | All versions to 1.0.1 | None |
fastest-json-copy npm | All versions to 1.0.1 | None |
Products include Fastest-Json-Copy Project Fastest-Json-Copy.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41714?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41714 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-41714 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-41714 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p5g9-rjcf-95vj.