CVE-2024-38986 @75lb/deep-merge Prototype Pollution vulnerability
Prototype pollution in the deep-merge library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via merge methods.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-38986?
CVE-2024-38986 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jul 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Prototype Pollution in 75lb deep-merge 1.1.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) and cause other impacts via merge methods of lodash to merge objects.
Weakness: CWE-1321
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-38986?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including @75lb/deep-merge. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
@75lb/deep-merge npm | All versions | 1.1.2 |
@75lb/deep-merge npm | All versions | 1.1.2 |
Products include 75lb Deep-Merge.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38986?
Upgrade @75lb/deep-merge to 1.1.2 or later.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2024-38986 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-38986 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-28mc-g557-92m7.