CVE-2020-8268

Public Exploit

Description

Prototype pollution vulnerability in json8-merge-patch npm package < 1.0.3 may allow attackers to inject or modify methods and properties of the global object constructor.

Categories

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Third-Party Advisory hackerone.com
Affected: n/a json8-merge-patch
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://hackerone.com/reports/980649 issue tracking exploit third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8268?
CVE-2020-8268 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8268?
To fix CVE-2020-8268, 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-2020-8268 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-8268 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-2020-8268?
CVE-2020-8268 affects n/a json8-merge-patch.
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