CVE-2018-16491

Public Exploit

Description

A prototype pollution vulnerability was found in node.extend <1.1.7, ~<2.0.1 that allows an attacker to inject arbitrary properties onto Object.prototype.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.38%
Third-Party Advisory hackerone.com
Affected: HackerOne node.extend
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://hackerone.com/reports/430831 issue tracking exploit third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16491?
CVE-2018-16491 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-16491?
To fix CVE-2018-16491, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-16491 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-16491 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-16491?
CVE-2018-16491 affects HackerOne node.extend.
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