CVE-2018-3720

Public Exploit

Description

assign-deep node module before 0.4.7 suffers from a Modification of Assumed-Immutable Data (MAID) vulnerability, which allows a malicious user to modify the prototype of "Object" via __proto__, causing the addition or modification of an existing property that will exist on all objects.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.71% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory hackerone.com
Affected: HackerOne assign-deep node module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://hackerone.com/reports/310707 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/jonschlinkert/assign-deep/commit/19953a8c089b0328c470acaaaf6accdfcb34da11 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3720?
CVE-2018-3720 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-3720?
To fix CVE-2018-3720, 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-2018-3720 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-3720 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-3720?
CVE-2018-3720 affects HackerOne assign-deep node module.
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