Vulnerability Description
The package algoliasearch-helper before 3.6.2 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution due to use of the merge function in src/SearchParameters/index.jsSearchParameters._parseNumbers without any protection against prototype properties. Note that this vulnerability is only exploitable if the implementation allows users to define arbitrary search patterns.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Algolia | Algoliasearch-Helper | < 3.6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/algolia/algoliasearch-helper-js/blob/3.5.5/src/SearchParameteBroken Link
- https://github.com/algolia/algoliasearch-helper-js/commit/4ff542b70b92a6b81cce8bPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-ALGOLIASEARCHHELPER-1570421ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/algolia/algoliasearch-helper-js/blob/3.5.5/src/SearchParameteBroken Link
- https://github.com/algolia/algoliasearch-helper-js/commit/4ff542b70b92a6b81cce8bPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-ALGOLIASEARCHHELPER-1570421ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-23433?
CVE-2021-23433 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The package algoliasearch-helper before 3.6.2 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution due to use of the merge function in src/SearchParameters/index.jsSearchParameters._parseNumbers without any protecti...
How severe is CVE-2021-23433?
CVE-2021-23433 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-23433?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Algolia Algoliasearch-Helper.