Prototype Pollution in Json-Ptr Project

CVE-2020-7766

This affects all versions of package json-ptr. 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.

Vulnerability class: Prototype Pollution

EPSS: 0.019 (77.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7766?
CVE-2020-7766 is a high-severity vulnerability in Json-Ptr Project, classified under Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes (Prototype Pollution). CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2020-11-10.
How severe is CVE-2020-7766?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-7766 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.