CVE-2020-28461

Public Exploit
Prototype Pollution

Description

This affects the package js-ini before 1.3.0. If an attacker submits a malicious INI file to an application that parses it with parse , they will pollute the prototype on the application. This can be exploited further depending on the context.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory snyk.io
Affected: n/a js-ini
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-JSINI-1048970 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/Sdju/js-ini/commit/fa17efb7e3a7c9464508a254838d4c231784931e third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28461?
CVE-2020-28461 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-28461?
To fix CVE-2020-28461, 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-2020-28461 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-28461 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-2020-28461?
CVE-2020-28461 affects n/a js-ini.
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