CVE-2024-38988 @alizeait/unflatto Prototype Pollution
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via prototype pollution in the unflatto 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-2024-38988?
CVE-2024-38988 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Mar 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
alizeait unflatto <= 1.0.2 was discovered to contain a prototype pollution via the method exports.unflatto at /dist/index.js. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via injecting arbitrary properties.
Weakness: CWE-1321
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-38988?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including @alizeait/unflatto. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
@alizeait/unflatto npm | All versions | 1.0.3 |
@alizeait/unflatto npm | All versions | 1.0.3 |
Products include Alizeait Unflatto.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38988?
Upgrade @alizeait/unflatto to 1.0.3 or later.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2024-38988 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-38988 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q8jq-4rm5-4hm5.