Prototype Pollution in apidoc-core Library Affecting Software Developers
CVE-2025-57317

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

apidoc

Status
apidoc-core
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-57317?

The apidoc-core library, essential for generating apidoc results compliant with the apidoc-spec, is vulnerable to a Prototype Pollution exploit. This issue lies within the preProcess function, allowing attackers to inject properties into Object.prototype by sending carefully crafted payloads. The repercussions can include denial of service, as the integrity of the application can be compromised, leading to unexpected behaviors or crashes.

References

https://github.com/VulnSageAgent/PoCs/blob/main/JavaScrip...
https://github.com/OrangeShieldInfos/PoCs/tree/main/JavaS...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-57317 : Prototype Pollution in apidoc-core Library Affecting Software Developers