CVE-2025-55164

content-security-policy-parser Prototype Pollution Vulnerability May Lead to RCE

Description

content-security-policy-parser parses content security policy directives. A prototype pollution vulnerability exists in versions 0.5.0 and earlier, wherein if a policy name is called __proto__, one can override the Object prototype. This issue has been patched in version 0.6.0. A workaround involves disabling prototype method in NodeJS, neutralizing all possible prototype pollution attacks. Provide either --disable-proto=delete (recommended) or --disable-proto=throw as an argument to node to enable this feature.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: helmetjs content-security-policy-parser
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-55164?
CVE-2025-55164 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-55164?
To fix CVE-2025-55164, 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-2025-55164 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-55164 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-2025-55164?
CVE-2025-55164 affects helmetjs content-security-policy-parser.
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