#VU74260 Prototype pollution in json-pointer - CVE-2022-4742

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#VU74260 Prototype pollution in json-pointer - CVE-2022-4742

Published: March 31, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU74260
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-4742
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
json-pointer
Software vendor:
Manuel Stofer

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing slashes. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary JavaScript code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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