CVE-2023-38894 tree-kit Prototype Pollution vulnerability
A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code via prototype pollution in the extend function of the Tree-kit library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-38894?
CVE-2023-38894 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A Prototype Pollution issue in Cronvel Tree-kit v.0.7.4 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the extend function.
Weakness: CWE-1321
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38894?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including tree-kit. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
tree-kit npm | All versions | 0.7.5 |
tree-kit npm | All versions | 0.7.5 |
Products include Tree Kit Project Tree Kit.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38894?
Upgrade tree-kit to 0.7.5 or later.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2023-38894 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-38894 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5p42-m6f3-hpmj.