Prototype Pollution Vulnerability in Tough-Cookie Package by Salesforce
CVE-2023-26136

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Salesforce
Status
Tough-cookie
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 July 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The Tough-Cookie package, specifically versions prior to 4.1.3, contains a vulnerability that allows for Prototype Pollution through improper cookie handling when using CookieJar in rejectPublicSuffixes=false mode. This issue stems from a flaw in the initialization of objects, which could potentially lead to attackers manipulating prototype properties, resulting in unexpected behavior in the application. Users are advised to upgrade to version 4.1.3 or later to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

tough-cookie 0 < 4.1.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Kokorin Vsevolod
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