#VU84992 Prototype pollution in axios


Published: 2024-01-04

Vulnerability identifier: #VU84992

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-1321

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
axios
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: axios

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in formToJSON. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and perform prototype pollution, which can result in information disclosure or data manipulation.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

axios: 1.6.0 - 1.6.3


External links
http://github.com/axios/axios/releases/tag/v1.6.4


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.


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