QID 981935

QID 981935: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for minimist (GHSA-vh95-rmgr-6w4m)

Affected versions of `minimist` are vulnerable to prototype pollution. Arguments are not properly sanitized, allowing an attacker to modify the prototype of `Object`, causing the addition or modification of an existing property that will exist on all objects.
Parsing the argument `--__proto__.y=Polluted` adds a `y` property with value `Polluted` to all objects. The argument `--__proto__=Polluted` raises and uncaught error and crashes the application.
This is exploitable if attackers have control over the arguments being passed to `minimist`.



## Recommendation

Upgrade to versions 0.2.1, 1.2.3 or later.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.6 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-vh95-rmgr-6w4m for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 981935

    CVE-2020-7598 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-vh95-rmgr-6w4m minimist URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-vh95-rmgr-6w4m
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