CVE-2024-36572

Prototype pollution in allpro form-manager 0.7.4 allows attackers to run arbitrary code and cause other impacts via the functions setDefaults, mergeBranch, and…

Critical · published July 30, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
50.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky flaw in allpro form-manager 0.7.4 lets attackers run arbitrary code like a magician pulling a rabbit from a hat — but this rabbit is your entire server! Think of it as a restaurant where a diner can freely change the chef's secret recipes — they could tweak ingredients, add allergens, or even throw in harmful substances, risking everyone’s safety. This prototype pollution flaw allows an attacker to manipulate important application settings without permission, wreaking havoc in the process! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run malicious code, fundamentally altering how your application behaves. Imagine all your sensitive data at risk, or worse, the entire application becoming a playground for an intruder — the potential damage is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where a diner can freely change the chef's secret recipes — they could tweak ingredients, add allergens, or even throw in harmful substances, risking everyone’s safety. This prototype pollution flaw allows an attacker to manipulate important application settings without permission, wreaking havoc in the process! This vulnerability stems from prototype pollution that occurs through the functions setDefaults, mergeBranch, and Object.setObjectValue, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary properties into objects, leading to significant control and manipulation of the codebase.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run malicious code, fundamentally altering how your application behaves. Imagine all your sensitive data at risk, or worse, the entire application becoming a playground for an intruder — the potential damage is absolutely devastating! Update allpro form-manager to version 0.7.5 immediately to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your code for any instances of prototype pollution and enhance input validation to prevent potential exploitation. Don't wait — the longer you delay, the more vulnerable you are! You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your application, and you'll have this vulnerability locked down in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00651 · 50.6th percentile
Published
2024-07-30T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 JUL 00:00Z
    Prototype pollution in allpro form-manager 0.7.4 allows attackers to run arbitrary code and cause other impacts via the functions setDefaults, mergeBranch, and…
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