CVE-2020-7737: Prototype Pollution in safetydance
Summary
CVE-2020-7737: Prototype Pollution in safetydance. Affects safetydance versions < 1.1.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The safetydance package is an npm package that provides functionality for ensuring the safety of dance moves. It is widely used in dance studios and choreography applications. The package allows users to set dance moves and perform various operations on them.
Vulnerability Detail
The safetydance package is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the set function. This vulnerability allows an attacker to modify the prototype of objects, leading to potential remote code execution, information disclosure, or denial of service attacks. By manipulating the set function, an attacker can inject malicious properties or modify existing ones, leading to unexpected behavior in the application.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of safetydance.
Conclusion
The safetydance package is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the set function. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of safetydance that is not affected by this issue. Regularly updating all packages in your application and using tools like Vulert can help ensure you are using the latest secure versions and protect against potential vulnerabilities. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Prototype Pollution is a vulnerability that occurs when an attacker is able to modify the prototype of objects, leading to potential security issues.
The consequences of this vulnerability can vary depending on the specific application. It could lead to remote code execution, information disclosure, or denial of service attacks.
There is no known exploit for this vulnerability at the moment. However, it is important to upgrade to a non-vulnerable version to mitigate the risk.
This vulnerability specifically affects the safetydance package. However, it is always recommended to regularly update all packages in your application to ensure you are using the latest secure versions.
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