CVE-2024-23339 hoolock does not block Prototype pollution with object-path related utilities
Prototype pollution in hoolock 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
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-23339?
CVE-2024-23339 is a medium-severity vulnerability in elijahharry hoolock, published on 22 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
hoolock is a suite of lightweight utilities designed to maintain a small footprint when bundled. Starting in version 2.0.0 and prior to version 2.2.1, utility functions related to object paths (`get`, `set`, and `update`) did not block attempts to access or alter object prototypes. Starting in version 2.2.1, the `get`, `set` and `update` functions throw a `TypeError` when a user attempts to access or alter inherited properties.
Weakness: CWE-1321
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23339?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including hoolock. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
hoolock npm | From 2.0.0 | 2.2.1 |
hoolock npm | From 2.0.0 | 2.2.1 |
Products include Elijahharry Hoolock.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23339?
Upgrade hoolock to 2.2.1 or later.
Is CVE-2024-23339 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-23339 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4c2g-hx49-7h25.