CVE-2022-21190: Prototype Pollution

Published May 13, 2022
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Updated

This affects the package convict before 6.2.3. This is a bypass of CVE-2022-22143. The fix introduced, relies on the startsWith method and does not prevent the vulnerability: before splitting the path, it checks if it starts with proto or this.constructor.prototype. To bypass this check it's possible to prepend the dangerous paths with any string value followed by a dot, like for example foo.proto or foo.this.constructor.prototype.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mozilla Convict Node.js<6.2.3

Event History

May 13, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21190?

CVE-2022-21190 has a severity rating that requires immediate attention as it indicates a bypass vulnerability in the convict package.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-21190?

To fix CVE-2022-21190, upgrade the convict package to version 6.2.3 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2022-21190?

CVE-2022-21190 affects the convict package versions prior to 6.2.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-21190?

CVE-2022-21190 is categorized as a bypass vulnerability.

5

Is CVE-2022-21190 related to another vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2022-21190 is a bypass of CVE-2022-22143, highlighting an extended vulnerability in the convict package.

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