Prototype Pollution Vulnerability in js-beautify by beautify-web
CVE-2022-37609

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Js-beautify Project

Status
Js-beautify
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 October 2022

What is CVE-2022-37609?

A prototype pollution vulnerability exists in js-beautify version 1.13.7, identified through the 'name' variable in the options.js file. This vulnerability can allow an attacker to manipulate the prototype of objects, potentially leading to unexpected behaviors in applications that utilize this library. Proper sanitization and handling of input are essential to mitigate risks associated with this type of vulnerability.

References

https://github.com/beautify-web/js-beautify/blob/6fa891e9...
https://github.com/beautify-web/js-beautify/blob/6fa891e9...
https://github.com/beautify-web/js-beautify/issues/2106

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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