CVE-2020-7709: Prototype Pollution
First published: Mon Oct 05 2020(Updated: )
This affects the package json-pointer before 0.6.1. Multiple reference of object using slash is supported.
Credit: report@snyk.io
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Smallpdf | <0.6.1 | |
| maven/org.webjars.npm:json-pointer | <0.6.1 | 0.6.1 |
| npm/json-pointer | <0.6.1 | 0.6.1 |
| Manuelstofer Json-pointer | <0.6.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-JSONPOINTER-596925
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-598862
- https://github.com/manuelstofer/json-pointer/pull/34/files
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7709
- https://github.com/manuelstofer/json-pointer/pull/34
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/json-pointer
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-7mg4-w3w5-x5pc (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7709?
CVE-2020-7709 is considered to have a moderate severity level based on its potential impact and exploitability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7709?
To fix CVE-2020-7709, upgrade the json-pointer package to version 0.6.1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-7709?
CVE-2020-7709 affects the json-pointer package versions prior to 0.6.1 in both Smallpdf and Manuelstofer implementations.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-7709?
CVE-2020-7709 is a vulnerability related to improper handling of object references using slashes in the json-pointer package.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2020-7709?
As of now, there have been no reported exploits specifically targeting CVE-2020-7709 in the wild.
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