#VU76188 Prototype pollution in Dexie.js - CVE-2022-21189
Published: May 16, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU76188
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-2022-21189
CWE-ID: CWE-1321
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Dexie.js
Dexie.js
Software vendor:
Dexie
Dexie
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the Dexie.setByKeyPath(obj, keyPath, value) function. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and perform prototype pollution, which can result in information disclosure or data manipulation.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.