# GHSA-f7qw-5pvg-mmwp: Prototype Pollution in lutils-merge

> Prototype pollution in lutils-merge allows attackers to modify object prototypes, potentially causing denial of service or remote code execution.

- **Severity:** Not scored
- **Exploited in the wild:** Not known
- **Login needed:** Not needed
- **Attackable:** Over the internet
- **Victim action needed:** Not needed
- **Fix available:** No
- **Published:** 13 Jun 2019

## What is GHSA-f7qw-5pvg-mmwp?

GHSA-f7qw-5pvg-mmwp is a vulnerability in lutils-merge, published on 13 Jun 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

### Official description

All versions of `lutils-merge` are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution. The merge() function fails to prevent user input to alter an Object's prototype, allowing attackers to modify override properties of all objects in the application. This may lead to Denial of Service or may be chained with other vulnerabilities leading to Remote Code Execution.

## Recommendation

The package is deprecated and no fixes are available. Consider using an alternative package.

## Which versions are affected by GHSA-f7qw-5pvg-mmwp?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including lutils-merge.


| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed in |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `lutils-merge` | npm | All versions to 0.2.6 | None |
| `lutils-merge` | npm | All versions to 0.2.6 | None |

## How do I fix GHSA-f7qw-5pvg-mmwp?

No fix has been published for GHSA-f7qw-5pvg-mmwp yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

## Is GHSA-f7qw-5pvg-mmwp being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GHSA-f7qw-5pvg-mmwp in the wild and no public exploit code.

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for GHSA-f7qw-5pvg-mmwp and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: GHSA-f7qw-5pvg-mmwp is a vulnerability in lutils-merge, published on 13 Jun 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of GHSA-f7qw-5pvg-mmwp in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected packages and fixed versions:
- lutils-merge (npm): affected all versions up to 0.2.6; no fix listed
- lutils-merge (npm): affected all versions up to 0.2.6; no fix listed

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/GHSA-f7qw-5pvg-mmwp/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/GHSA-f7qw-5pvg-mmwp/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-f7qw-5pvg-mmwp

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