CVE-2024-36573 obx Prototype Pollution

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Prototype pollution in the almela obx library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted input.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-36573?

CVE-2024-36573 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jun 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

almela obx before v.0.0.4 has a Prototype Pollution issue which allows arbitrary code execution via the obx/build/index.js:656), reduce (@almela/obx/build/index.js:470), Object.set (obx/build/index.js:269) component.

Weakness: CWE-1321

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-36573?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including @almela/obx.

PackageAffectedFixed in
@almela/obx npmAll versions0.0.4
@almela/obx npmAll versions0.0.4

How do I fix CVE-2024-36573?

Upgrade @almela/obx to 0.0.4 or later.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2024-36573 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-36573 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jj58-488v-4rgf.

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