Vulnerability identifier: #VU64773
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-913
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
dset
Web applications /
Other software
Vendor: lukeed
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to prototype pollution in dset. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause a denial of service and may lead to remote code execution.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
dset: 1.0.0 - 2.0.1
External links
http://github.com/lukeed/dset/blob/50a6ead172d1466a96035eff00f8eb465ccd050a/src/index.js#L6
http://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2020-28277
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.