CVE-2024-57085 @stryker-mutator/util vulnerable to Prototype Pollution
Attackers can cause a Denial of Service in applications using @stryker-mutator/util 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-2024-57085?
CVE-2024-57085 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 function deepMerge of @stryker-mutator/util v8.6.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted payload.
Weakness: CWE-400
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-57085?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including @stryker-mutator/util.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
@stryker-mutator/util npm | All versions | 8.7.1 |
@stryker-mutator/util npm | All versions | 8.7.1 |
How do I fix CVE-2024-57085?
Upgrade @stryker-mutator/util to 8.7.1 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-2024-57085 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-57085 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9j5q-479x-43g2.