CVE-2021-23452

Public Exploit
Prototype Pollution

Description

This affects all versions of package x-assign. The global proto object can be polluted using the __proto__ object.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.56%
Third-Party Advisory runkit.com Third-Party Advisory snyk.io
Affected: n/a x-assign
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-XASSIGN-1759314 third party advisory exploit
https://runkit.com/embed/sq8qjwemyn8t third party advisory url repurposed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23452?
CVE-2021-23452 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-23452?
To fix CVE-2021-23452, 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-2021-23452 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-23452 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-2021-23452?
CVE-2021-23452 affects n/a x-assign.
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