CVE-2022-25352: Prototype Pollution in libnested
Summary
CVE-2022-25352: Prototype Pollution in libnested. Affects libnested versions < 1.5.2. Fixed in 1.5.2. How to fix ↓
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Background
libnested is an npm package that provides nested object manipulation utilities. It allows users to perform various operations on nested objects, such as setting values, getting values, and merging objects. The package is widely used in JavaScript applications for handling complex data structures. However, versions of libnested before 1.5.2 are vulnerable to a Prototype Pollution attack.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in libnested arises from the set function in index.js. It is a result of an incomplete fix for a previous vulnerability (CVE-2020-28283). Prototype Pollution is a type of vulnerability that allows an attacker to modify the prototype of an object, leading to unexpected behavior in the application. In the case of libnested, an attacker can manipulate the prototype of a nested object, potentially causing data corruption, privilege escalation, or remote code execution.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1.5.2
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to update to the fixed version of libnested to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
Conclusion
The libnested package before version 1.5.2 is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution. It is crucial for developers to update to the fixed version to mitigate the risk of exploitation. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
libnested is an npm package that provides nested object manipulation utilities.
Prototype Pollution is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to modify the prototype of an object, leading to unexpected behavior in the application.
The impact of this vulnerability can range from data corruption to privilege escalation or remote code execution.
To fix this vulnerability, update libnested to version 1.5.2 or later.
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. Updating to the fixed version is the recommended solution.
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