CVE-2025-57324: Prototype Pollution Vulnerability in parse Package
Summary
CVE-2025-57324: parse is vulnerable to prototype pollution. Affects parse versions < 6.1.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The parse package is a widely used library designed to parse JavaScript SDKs, enabling developers to easily handle data structures in their applications. It provides functionalities for managing state and data parsing, making it a critical component for many JavaScript-based projects. However, the package has been found to be vulnerable to a prototype pollution issue, which can lead to severe security implications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from a flaw in the SingleInstanceStateController.initializeState function within the parse package, specifically in versions 5.3.0 and earlier. This prototype pollution vulnerability allows attackers to inject properties into Object.prototype by supplying a crafted payload. The consequences can range from denial of service (DoS) to more severe impacts, as it may allow unauthorized manipulation of object properties, potentially compromising application integrity.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
If immediate updating is not feasible, consider implementing input validation to sanitize any data being processed by the parse package. This can help mitigate the risk of prototype pollution until an update can be applied.
Conclusion
The parse package has a prototype pollution vulnerability that can lead to significant security risks. It is crucial for developers using this package to update to the patched version to safeguard their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
Prototype pollution is a security vulnerability that allows an attacker to modify the prototype of a base object, which can lead to unexpected behavior in applications.
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The impacts can include denial of service (DoS) and unauthorized manipulation of object properties, which may compromise application security and integrity.
Yes, the CVSS score for this vulnerability is 6.5, indicating a moderate severity level.
Implement input validation to sanitize data processed by the parse package as a temporary workaround until you can apply the necessary updates.
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