CVE-2020-7746

Public Exploit
Prototype Pollution

Description

This affects the package chart.js before 2.9.4. The options parameter is not properly sanitized when it is processed. When the options are processed, the existing options (or the defaults options) are deeply merged with provided options. However, during this operation, the keys of the object being set are not checked, leading to a prototype pollution.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.15%
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Affected: n/a chart.js
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-CHARTJS-1018716 third party advisory exploit
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1019374 third party advisory exploit
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSBOWER-1019375 third party advisory exploit
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSBOWERGITHUBCHARTJS-1019376 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/chartjs/Chart.js/pull/7920 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7746?
CVE-2020-7746 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-7746?
To fix CVE-2020-7746, 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-2020-7746 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-7746 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-2020-7746?
CVE-2020-7746 affects n/a chart.js.
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