CVE-2022-25645

Public Exploit
Prototype Pollution

Description

All versions of package dset are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via 'dset/merge' mode, as the dset function checks for prototype pollution by validating if the top-level path contains __proto__, constructor or protorype. By crafting a malicious object, it is possible to bypass this check and achieve prototype pollution.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory snyk.io Third-Party Advisory snyk.io
Affected: n/a dset
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DSET-2330881 third party advisory exploit
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-2431974 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/lukeed/dset/blob/master/src/merge.js%23L9 broken link
https://github.com/lukeed/dset/pull/38

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25645?
CVE-2022-25645 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-25645?
To fix CVE-2022-25645, 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-2022-25645 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-25645 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-2022-25645?
CVE-2022-25645 affects n/a dset.
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