GHSA-f8h3-rqrm-47v9 Prototype Pollution in smart-extend
Attackers can pollute Object prototypes via the deep function, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation in applications using this library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GHSA-f8h3-rqrm-47v9?
GHSA-f8h3-rqrm-47v9 is a vulnerability in smart-extend, published on 2 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
All versions of smart-extend are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution. The deep() function allows attackers to modify the prototype of Object causing the addition or modification of an existing property that will exist on all objects.
Recommendation
No fix is currently available. Consider using an alternative module until a fix is made available.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-f8h3-rqrm-47v9?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including smart-extend.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
smart-extend npm | All versions | None |
smart-extend npm | All versions | None |
How do I fix GHSA-f8h3-rqrm-47v9?
No fix has been published for GHSA-f8h3-rqrm-47v9 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-f8h3-rqrm-47v9 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-f8h3-rqrm-47v9 in the wild and no public exploit code.