CVE-2020-4988

Loopback 8.0.0 contains a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to manipulate or pollute Javascript values and cause a denial of service or possibly…

High · published December 21, 2020

CVSS v3.0
7.3
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A high-risk vulnerability in Loopback 8.0.0 could let an attacker tamper with Javascript values, leading to a possible denial of service or even code execution! 🔥 Think of it like a chef who accidentally spills a secret ingredient into multiple dishes—suddenly, every plate served is tainted and might even make diners sick! If exploited, an attacker could wreak havoc by crashing the application, causing service interruptions, or executing malicious code. This could lead to data breaches or system compromises, affecting the integrity of your operations and user trust.

Put simply

Think of it like a chef who accidentally spills a secret ingredient into multiple dishes—suddenly, every plate served is tainted and might even make diners sick! This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate or pollute Javascript values within the Loopback framework, which could result in denial of service or arbitrary code execution.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could wreak havoc by crashing the application, causing service interruptions, or executing malicious code. This could lead to data breaches or system compromises, affecting the integrity of your operations and user trust. To protect your applications, patch Loopback to version 8.0.1 or later immediately. Also, review your application configurations to ensure you're not leaving any doors open for further exploitation. 🚀 You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll keep your application secure and users safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
7.3 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/A:L/AC:L/I:L/C:L/S:U/UI:N/PR:N/RL:O/E:U/RC:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01512 · 74.3th percentile
Published
2020-12-21T17:50Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 DEC 17:50Z
    Loopback 8.0.0 contains a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to manipulate or pollute Javascript values and cause a denial of service or possibly…
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