Vulnerability identifier: #VU26634

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7617

CWE-ID: CWE-400

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
node-ini-parser
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: rawiroaisen

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the "__proto__" payload. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and add or modify properties of Object.prototype.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

node-ini-parser: 0.0.1 - 0.0.2

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External links
http://github.com/rawiroaisen/node-ini-parser/blob/master/index.js#L14
http://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-INIPARSER-564122

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.