CVE-2021-25949

Prototype pollution vulnerability in 'set-getter' version 0.1.0 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service and may lead to remote code execution

published June 10, 2021

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky prototype pollution can lead to a denial of service in 'set-getter' version 0.1.0! Think of prototype pollution as a chef accidentally swapping out a key ingredient in a recipe without anyone noticing—the dish might end up inedible or taste completely different. If an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they can fundamentally disrupt the service, much like a restaurant that can't serve anything edible! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to crash the service, leading to a denial of service. In the worst-case scenario, it may even open the door to remote code execution, letting the attacker take control of the system. That's definitely a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of prototype pollution as a chef accidentally swapping out a key ingredient in a recipe without anyone noticing—the dish might end up inedible or taste completely different. If an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they can fundamentally disrupt the service, much like a restaurant that can't serve anything edible! This prototype pollution vulnerability in 'set-getter' allows an attacker to manipulate the object prototype, potentially causing unexpected behaviors or crashes in the application.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to crash the service, leading to a denial of service. In the worst-case scenario, it may even open the door to remote code execution, letting the attacker take control of the system. That's definitely a recipe for disaster! Developers should upgrade to the latest version of 'set-getter' to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, consider implementing input validation to safeguard against unexpected prototype modifications. Stay vigilant and review your code for similar issues! You've got this! Patch up and safeguard your application from potential chaos! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03299 · 88.5th percentile
Published
2021-06-10T12:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JUN 12:00Z
    Prototype pollution vulnerability in 'set-getter' version 0.1.0 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service and may lead to remote code execution
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