CVE-2020-8268 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Q: What is CVE-2020-8268?

CVE-2020-8268 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Prototype pollution vulnerability in json8-merge-patch npm package < 1.0.3 may allow attackers to inject or modify methods and properties of the global object constructor.

Q: How severe is CVE-2020-8268?

CVE-2020-8268 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2020-8268?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Json8-Merge-Patch Project Json8-Merge-Patch.

Vulnerability Description

Prototype pollution vulnerability in json8-merge-patch npm package < 1.0.3 may allow attackers to inject or modify methods and properties of the global object constructor.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Json8-Merge-Patch Project	Json8-Merge-Patch	< 1.0.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20 CWE-471

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/980649ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/980649ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-8268?

CVE-2020-8268 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Prototype pollution vulnerability in json8-merge-patch npm package < 1.0.3 may allow attackers to inject or modify methods and properties of the global object constructor.

How severe is CVE-2020-8268?

CVE-2020-8268 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-2020-8268?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Json8-Merge-Patch Project Json8-Merge-Patch.