QID 983156

QID 983156: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for merge (GHSA-f9cm-qmx5-m98h)

Versions of `merge` before 1.2.1 are vulnerable to prototype pollution. The `merge.recursive` function can be tricked into adding or modifying properties of the Object prototype.

## Recommendation

Update to version 1.2.1 or later.

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

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-f9cm-qmx5-m98h for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-f9cm-qmx5-m98h - github.com/advisories/GHSA-f9cm-qmx5-m98h

CVEs related to QID 983156

CVE-2018-16469 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-f9cm-qmx5-m98h	merge		github.com/advisories/GHSA-f9cm-qmx5-m98h

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