QID 982393

QID 982393: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for json-ptr (GHSA-x5r6-x823-9848)

npm `json-ptr` before 2.0.0 has an arbitrary code execution vulnerability. The issue occurs in the set operation (https://flitbit.github.io/json-ptr/classes/_src_pointer_.jsonpointer.htmlset) when the force flag is set to true. The function recursively set the property in the target object, however it does not properly check the key being set, leading to a prototype pollution.

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

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.3 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-x5r6-x823-9848 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-x5r6-x823-9848 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-x5r6-x823-9848

CVEs related to QID 982393

CVE-2020-7766 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-x5r6-x823-9848	json-ptr		github.com/advisories/GHSA-x5r6-x823-9848

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