CVE-2021-23497

Public Exploit
Prototype Pollution

Description

This affects the package @strikeentco/set before 1.0.2. It allows an attacker to cause a denial of service and may lead to remote code execution. **Note:** This vulnerability derives from an incomplete fix in https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-STRIKEENTCOSET-1038821

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.25% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory snyk.io
Affected: n/a @strikeentco/set
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://snyk.io/blog/remediate-javascript-type-confusion-bypassed-input-validation/ not applicable
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-STRIKEENTCOSET-2385945 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/strikeentco/set/commit/b2f942c third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23497?
CVE-2021-23497 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-23497?
To fix CVE-2021-23497, 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-2021-23497 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-23497 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-23497?
CVE-2021-23497 affects n/a @strikeentco/set.
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