CVE-2024-38989

izatop bunt v0.29.19 was discovered to contain a prototype pollution via the component /esm/qs.js

Critical · published August 9, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky prototype pollution vulnerability in izatop bunt v0.29.19 is an alarming discovery that could let attackers execute arbitrary code! Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can add their own ingredients to the chef's secret recipe without permission—chaos ensues when the wrong items get mixed in! If exploited, an attacker could unleash a world of chaos by executing any code they want or crashing the service entirely. This could lead to unauthorized access and downtime, leaving your systems vulnerable and unresponsive—absolutely devastating for any application relying on this component!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can add their own ingredients to the chef's secret recipe without permission—chaos ensues when the wrong items get mixed in! This prototype pollution vulnerability in izatop bunt allows attackers to inject arbitrary properties through the /esm/qs.js component, leading to potential remote code execution or Denial of Service (DoS).

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could unleash a world of chaos by executing any code they want or crashing the service entirely. This could lead to unauthorized access and downtime, leaving your systems vulnerable and unresponsive—absolutely devastating for any application relying on this component! Update to version 0.29.20 or later to patch this critical vulnerability immediately. Additionally, conduct a thorough review of your application's dependencies to ensure you're not using any vulnerable versions. Don't wait—secure your code now! You've got this! By following these steps, your application will be more secure 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
0.01104 · 65.5th percentile
Published
2024-08-09T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 AUG 00:00Z
    izatop bunt v0.29.19 was discovered to contain a prototype pollution via the component /esm/qs.js
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