Prototype Pollution Vulnerability in xmldom Package by xmldom
CVE-2022-37616

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Xmldom Project

Status
Xmldom
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 October 2022

What is CVE-2022-37616?

The xmldom package for Node.js contains a prototype pollution vulnerability in its copy function located in dom.js. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate the object's prototype, potentially leading to unauthorized access or alteration of data. Although the vendor is evaluating the report, third-party sources recognize the validity of the risk posed by such prototype injections when target objects are compromised.

References

https://github.com/xmldom/xmldom/blob/bc36efddf9948aba156...
https://github.com/xmldom/xmldom/blob/bc36efddf9948aba156...
https://github.com/xmldom/xmldom/issues/436

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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