CVE-2020-7751: Prototype Pollution

Published Oct 25, 2020
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Updated

pathval before version 1.1.1 is vulnerable to prototype pollution.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Chaijis Pathval Node.js<1.1.1
IBM Business Automation Insights<=25.0.0
IBM Business Automation Insights<=24.0.1
IBM Business Automation Insights<=24.0.0

Event History

Oct 25, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Nov 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-7751?

CVE-2020-7751 is a vulnerability in pathval before version 1.1.1 which allows for prototype pollution.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7751?

The severity of CVE-2020-7751 is high with a severity value of 7.2.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-7751?

Versions of pathval up to but not including 1.1.1 are affected by CVE-2020-7751.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-7751?

To fix CVE-2020-7751, you should update pathval to version 1.1.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-7751?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-7751 on the GitHub pull request page (https://github.com/chaijs/pathval/pull/58/files) and the Snyk vulnerability page (https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-PATHVAL-596926).

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