CVE-2020-28458: Prototype Pollution
First published: Sun Oct 25 2020(Updated: )
Node.js datatables.net module could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a prototype pollution flaw. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
Credit: report@snyk.io report@snyk.io
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/cockpit-ovirt | <0:0.14.20-1.el8e | 0:0.14.20-1.el8e |
| redhat/ovirt-web-ui | <0:1.6.7-1.el8e | 0:1.6.7-1.el8e |
| redhat/ovirt-engine-ui-extensions | <0:1.2.5-1.el8e | 0:1.2.5-1.el8e |
| Datatables Datatables.net | <1.10.23 | |
| redhat/datatables.net | <1.10.23 | 1.10.23 |
| npm/datatables.net | <1.10.22 | 1.10.22 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-28458 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-28458 https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DATATABLESNET-1016402
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1908441
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:1184
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:1169
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:1186
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2020-28458
- https://github.com/DataTables/DataTablesSrc/commit/a51cbe99fd3d02aa5582f97d4af1615d11a1ea03
- https://github.com/DataTables/Dist-DataTables/blob/master/js/jquery.dataTables.js%23L2766
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSBOWER-1051961
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1051962
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DATATABLESNET-1016402
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DATATABLESNET-598806
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240621-0006/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-28458
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240621-0006
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-m7j4-fhg6-xf5v (Advisory)
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/193390
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6507095 (Advisory)
Parent vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-28458?
CVE-2020-28458 is a vulnerability in the Node.js datatables.net module that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
How does CVE-2020-28458 work?
CVE-2020-28458 exploits a prototype pollution flaw in the datatables.net module by sending a specially-crafted request, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-28458?
CVE-2020-28458 has a severity rating of 7.3 (High).
Which versions of datatables.net are affected by CVE-2020-28458?
All versions up to and excluding 1.10.23 of the datatables.net module are affected by CVE-2020-28458.
How can I fix CVE-2020-28458?
To fix CVE-2020-28458, update to version 1.10.23 of the datatables.net module.
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