CVE-2022-2564

Public Exploit
Prototype Pollution in automattic/mongoose

Description

Prototype Pollution in GitHub repository automattic/mongoose prior to 6.4.6.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 1.73% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory huntr.dev
Affected: automattic automattic/mongoose
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/Automattic/mongoose/blob/51e758541763b6f14569744ced15cc23ab8b50c6/lib/schema.js#L88-L141 third party advisory exploit
https://huntr.dev/bounties/055be524-9296-4b2f-b68d-6d5b810d1ddd issue tracking patch exploit third party advisory
https://github.com/automattic/mongoose/commit/a45cfb6b0ce0067ae9794cfa80f7917e1fb3c6f8 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/Automattic/mongoose/compare/6.4.5...6.4.6 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2564?
CVE-2022-2564 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2564?
To fix CVE-2022-2564, 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-2022-2564 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-2564 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-2564?
CVE-2022-2564 affects automattic automattic/mongoose.
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