#VU64696 Input validation error in nconf - CVE-2022-21803
Published: June 27, 2022 / Updated: June 29, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU64696
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21803
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
nconf
nconf
Software vendor:
indexzero
indexzero
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify files on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to .set() function that is responsible for setting the configuration properties is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution. A remote attacker can provide a specially crafted property, leading to prototype object pollution.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.