Vulnerability identifier: #VU86374
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-1321
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
plotly.js
Other software /
Other software solutions
Vendor: plotly
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code.
The vulnerability exists due to plot API calls have a risk of __proto__ being polluted in expandObjectPaths or nestedProperty. 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
plotly.js: 1.0.0 - 2.25.1
External links
http://plotly.com/javascript/
http://github.com/plotly/plotly.js/releases/tag/v2.25.2
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.