Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in json-pointer up to 0.6.1. Affected by this issue is the function set of the file index.js. The manipulation leads to improperly controlled modification of object prototype attributes ('prototype pollution'). The attack may be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 0.6.2 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as 859c9984b6c407fc2d5a0a7e47c7274daa681941. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-216794 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Json-Pointer Project | Json-Pointer | < 2022-2-17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/manuelstofer/json-pointer/commit/859c9984b6c407fc2d5a0a7e47c7PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/manuelstofer/json-pointer/pull/36PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.216794Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?id.216794Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/manuelstofer/json-pointer/commit/859c9984b6c407fc2d5a0a7e47c7PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/manuelstofer/json-pointer/pull/36PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.216794Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?id.216794Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-4742?
CVE-2022-4742 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in json-pointer up to 0.6.1. Affected by this issue is the function set of the file index.js. The manipulation leads to improperly con...
How severe is CVE-2022-4742?
CVE-2022-4742 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-4742?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Json-Pointer Project Json-Pointer.