QID 983147

QID 983147: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for lodash (GHSA-4xc9-xhrj-v574)

Versions of `lodash` before 4.17.5 are vulnerable to prototype pollution.

The vulnerable functions are 'defaultsDeep', 'merge', and 'mergeWith' which allow a malicious user to modify the prototype of `Object` via `{constructor: {prototype: {...}}}` causing the addition or modification of an existing property that will exist on all objects.




## Recommendation

Update to version 4.17.11 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-4xc9-xhrj-v574 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 983147

    CVE-2018-16487 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-4xc9-xhrj-v574 lodash URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-4xc9-xhrj-v574
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