CVE-2020-7720: Prototype Pollution

Published Sep 1, 2020
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Updated

A flaw was found in nodejs-node-forge. A Prototype Pollution via the util.setPath function is possible.

Other sources

All versions of package node-forge before 0.10.0 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the util.setPath function.

References: https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-609293 https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-NODEFORGE-598677

Red Hat

The package node-forge before 0.10.0 is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the util.setPath function. Note: version 0.10.0 is a breaking change removing the vulnerable functions.

GitHub

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/nodejs-node-forge<0.10.0
0.10.0
npm/node-forge<0.10.0
0.10.0
digitalbazaar Forge Node.js<0.10.0

Event History

Sep 1, 2020
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:35 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Sep 14, 2020
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:42 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7720?

CVE-2020-7720 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to Prototype Pollution risks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-7720?

To fix CVE-2020-7720, you should upgrade to node-forge version 0.10.0 or later.

3

Which versions of node-forge are affected by CVE-2020-7720?

All versions of node-forge before 0.10.0 are affected by CVE-2020-7720.

4

What does CVE-2020-7720 affect?

CVE-2020-7720 affects the nodejs-node-forge package and its prototype pollution vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2020-7720 be exploited?

Yes, CVE-2020-7720 can be exploited through the util.setPath function leading to potential security issues.

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