Vulnerability Description
hoek node module before 4.2.0 and 5.0.x before 5.0.3 suffers from a Modification of Assumed-Immutable Data (MAID) vulnerability via 'merge' and 'applyToDefaults' functions, which allows a malicious user to modify the prototype of "Object" via __proto__, causing the addition or modification of an existing property that will exist on all objects.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hapijs | Hoek | < 4.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103108Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1263Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1264Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hapijs/hoek/commit/32ed5c9413321fbc37da5ca81a7cbab693786deePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/310439ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/566Broken Link
- https://snyk.io/vuln/npm:hoek:20180212ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103108Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1263Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1264Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hapijs/hoek/commit/32ed5c9413321fbc37da5ca81a7cbab693786deePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/310439ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/566Broken Link
- https://snyk.io/vuln/npm:hoek:20180212ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-3728?
CVE-2018-3728 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). hoek node module before 4.2.0 and 5.0.x before 5.0.3 suffers from a Modification of Assumed-Immutable Data (MAID) vulnerability via 'merge' and 'applyToDefaults' functions, which allows a malicious us...
How severe is CVE-2018-3728?
CVE-2018-3728 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-3728?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hapijs Hoek.