CVE-2021-4278

cronvel tree-kit prototype pollution

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in cronvel tree-kit up to 0.6.x. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to improperly controlled modification of object prototype attributes ('prototype pollution'). Upgrading to version 0.7.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is a63f559c50d70e8cb2eaae670dec25d1dbc4afcd. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-216765 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
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Affected: cronvel tree-kit
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References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.216765 vdb entry third party advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.216765 third party advisory permissions required signature
https://github.com/cronvel/tree-kit/commit/a63f559c50d70e8cb2eaae670dec25d1dbc4afcd third party advisory patch
https://github.com/cronvel/tree-kit/releases/tag/v0.7.0 release notes third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-4278?
CVE-2021-4278 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-4278?
To fix CVE-2021-4278, 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-2021-4278 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-4278 is being actively exploited. 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-2021-4278?
CVE-2021-4278 affects cronvel tree-kit.
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