CVE-2022-1295: Prototype Pollution in fullpage.js
Summary
CVE-2022-1295: Prototype Pollution in fullpage.js. Affects fullpage.js versions < 4.0.2. Fixed in 4.0.2. How to fix ↓
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Background
fullpage.js is an npm package that provides a set of utilities for developers to create full-page scrolling websites. It offers features like vertical and horizontal scrolling, navigation, and animations. The package is widely used by developers to enhance the user experience of their websites. However, fullpage.js is vulnerable to a Prototype Pollution vulnerability in one of its utils called deepExtend.
Vulnerability Detail
Prototype Pollution is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to modify the prototype of an object and inject malicious properties or methods. In the case of fullpage.js, the deepExtend utility is susceptible to this vulnerability. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can overwrite or create properties of object types used by the victim developer. If the victim developer has used these properties anywhere in their code, it can lead to severe consequences for the application.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
4.0.2
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Conclusion
The Prototype Pollution vulnerability in fullpage.js can have severe consequences for applications that use the affected utility. It is recommended for developers to update their fullpage.js package to version 4.0.2 or higher to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Prototype Pollution is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to modify the prototype of an object and inject malicious properties or methods.
The Prototype Pollution vulnerability in fullpage.js can have severe consequences for applications that use the affected utility. It allows an attacker to modify or create properties of object types used by the application, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or code execution.
Yes, the fix for the Prototype Pollution vulnerability in fullpage.js is available in version 4.0.2 of the package. Developers should update their fullpage.js package to this version or higher to mitigate the vulnerability.
To update your fullpage.js package to the fixed version (4.0.2), run the following command in your project directory: npm install fullpage.js@4.0.2
No specific workaround is mentioned for the Prototype Pollution vulnerability in fullpage.js. The recommended solution is to update the package to the fixed version.
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