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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2018-16469

The merge.recursive function in the merge package <1.2.1 can be tricked into adding or modifying properties of the Object prototype. These properties will be present on all objects allowing for a deni...

Vulnerability Description

The merge.recursive function in the merge package <1.2.1 can be tricked into adding or modifying properties of the Object prototype. These properties will be present on all objects allowing for a denial of service attack.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Merge ProjectMerge< 1.2.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20CWE-400

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-16469?

CVE-2018-16469 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The merge.recursive function in the merge package <1.2.1 can be tricked into adding or modifying properties of the Object prototype. These properties will be present on all objects allowing for a deni...

How severe is CVE-2018-16469?

CVE-2018-16469 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-16469?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Merge Project Merge.