CVE-2024-57079 @zag-js/core prototype pollution

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can cause a Denial of Service in applications using @zag-js/core by exploiting prototype pollution in the deepMerge function.

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

What is CVE-2024-57079?

CVE-2024-57079 is a high-severity denial of service 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.deepMerge function of @zag-js/core v0.50.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted payload.

Weakness: CWE-400

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-57079?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including @zag-js/core.

PackageAffectedFixed in
@zag-js/core npmAll versions0.82.2
@zag-js/core npmAll versions0.82.2

How do I fix CVE-2024-57079?

Upgrade @zag-js/core to 0.82.2 or later.

Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.

Is CVE-2024-57079 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-57079 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fg4m-w35q-vfg2.

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