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CVE-2022-4742

json-pointer index.js set prototype pollution

Severity Score

9.8
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in json-pointer up to 0.6.1. Affected by this issue is the function set of the file index.js. The manipulation leads to improperly controlled modification of object prototype attributes ('prototype pollution'). The attack may be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 0.6.2 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as 859c9984b6c407fc2d5a0a7e47c7274daa681941. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-216794 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Una vulnerabilidad ha sido encontrada en json-pointer y clasificada como crítica. La función set del archivo index.js es afectada por esta vulnerabilidad. La manipulación conduce a una modificación controlada inadecuadamente de los atributos del prototipo del objeto ("contaminación del prototipo"). El ataque puede lanzarse de forma remota. El nombre del parche es 859c9984b6c407fc2d5a0a7e47c7274daa681941. Se recomienda aplicar un parche para solucionar este problema. VDB-216794 es el identificador asignado a esta vulnerabilidad.

Eine kritische Schwachstelle wurde in json-pointer bis 0.6.1 entdeckt. Hierbei geht es um die Funktion set der Datei index.js. Mittels Manipulieren mit unbekannten Daten kann eine improperly controlled modification of object prototype attributes ('prototype pollution')-Schwachstelle ausgenutzt werden. Umgesetzt werden kann der Angriff über das Netzwerk. Ein Aktualisieren auf die Version 0.6.2 vermag dieses Problem zu lösen. Der Patch wird als 859c9984b6c407fc2d5a0a7e47c7274daa681941 bezeichnet. Als bestmögliche Massnahme wird das Einspielen eines Upgrades empfohlen.

A flaw was found in the json-pointer package. The affected versions of this package are vulnerable to prototype pollution vulnerability.

*Credits: hifoz
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
Single
Confidentiality
Partial
Integrity
Partial
Availability
Partial
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
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Automatable
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Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2022-12-26 CVE Reserved
  • 2022-12-26 CVE Published
  • 2024-08-03 CVE Updated
  • 2024-08-16 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Json-pointer Project
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 Json-pointer
Search vendor "Json-pointer Project" for product "Json-pointer"
 < 2022-2-17
Search vendor "Json-pointer Project" for product "Json-pointer" and version " < 2022-2-17"
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Affected