What is CVE-2020-8268?

CVE-2020-8268 is a high-severity vulnerability in Json8-merge-patch_project Json8-merge-patch, classified under Modification of Assumed-Immutable Data (MAID). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2020-11-09.

How severe is CVE-2020-8268?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

Improper input validation in Json8-merge-patch_project Json8-merge-patch

CVE-2020-8268

Prototype pollution vulnerability in json8-merge-patch npm package < 1.0.3 may allow attackers to inject or modify methods and properties of the global object constructor.

EPSS: 0.013 (66.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Json8-merge-patch_project Json8-merge-patch
N/a Json8-merge-patch — versions Fixed Version: 1.0.3

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

support@hackerone.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8268?: CVE-2020-8268 is a high-severity vulnerability in Json8-merge-patch_project Json8-merge-patch, classified under Modification of Assumed-Immutable Data (MAID). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2020-11-09.
How severe is CVE-2020-8268?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.