CVE-2024-57066 @ndhoule/defaults prototype pollution
Attackers can cause a Denial of Service in applications using the @ndhoule/defaults library by exploiting prototype pollution in the lib.deep function.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-57066?
CVE-2024-57066 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Feb 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A prototype pollution in the lib.deep function of @ndhoule/defaults v2.0.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted payload.
Weakness: CWE-1321
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-57066?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including @ndhoule/defaults.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
@ndhoule/defaults npm | All versions to 2.0.1 | None |
@ndhoule/defaults npm | All versions to 2.0.1 | None |
How do I fix CVE-2024-57066?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-57066 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-57066 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-57066 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-79h2-v6hh-wq23.