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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2021-20089

Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution') in purl 2.3.2 allows a malicious user to inject properties into Object.prototype.

Vulnerability Description

Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution') in purl 2.3.2 allows a malicious user to inject properties into Object.prototype.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Purl ProjectPurl2.3.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-1321

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-20089?

CVE-2021-20089 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution') in purl 2.3.2 allows a malicious user to inject properties into Object.prototype.

How severe is CVE-2021-20089?

CVE-2021-20089 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-2021-20089?

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