GHSA-5rrq-pxf6-6jx5 Prototype Pollution in node-forge debug API.
Prototype pollution in the undocumented debug API of node-forge allows attackers to manipulate object prototypes if untrusted input is processed.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is GHSA-5rrq-pxf6-6jx5?
GHSA-5rrq-pxf6-6jx5 is a vulnerability in node-forge, published on 8 Jan 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Impact
The forge.debug API had a potential prototype pollution issue if called with untrusted input. The API was only used for internal debug purposes in a safe way and never documented or advertised. It is suspected that uses of this API, if any exist, would likely not have used untrusted inputs in a vulnerable way.
Patches
The forge.debug API and related functions were removed in 1.0.0.
Workarounds
Don't use the forge.debug API directly or indirectly with untrusted input.
References
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open an issue in forge.
- Email us at [email protected].
Which versions are affected by GHSA-5rrq-pxf6-6jx5?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including node-forge.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
node-forge npm | All versions | 1.0.0 |
node-forge npm | All versions | 1.0.0 |
How do I fix GHSA-5rrq-pxf6-6jx5?
Upgrade node-forge to 1.0.0 or later.
Is GHSA-5rrq-pxf6-6jx5 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-5rrq-pxf6-6jx5 in the wild and no public exploit code.