CVE-2023-3696: Prototype Pollution in automattic/mongoose
First published: Mon Jul 17 2023(Updated: )
Prototype Pollution in GitHub repository automattic/mongoose prior to 7.3.3, 6.11.3, and 5.13.20.
Credit: security@huntr.dev security@huntr.dev security@huntr.dev
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| npm/mongoose | <5.13.20 | 5.13.20 |
| npm/mongoose | >=6.0.0<6.11.3 | 6.11.3 |
| npm/mongoose | >=7.0.0<7.3.3 | 7.3.3 |
| Mongoose | <5.13.20 | |
| Mongoose | >=6.0.0<6.11.3 | |
| Mongoose | >=7.0.0<7.3.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/1eef5a72-f6ab-4f61-b31d-fc66f5b4b467
- https://github.com/automattic/mongoose/commit/305ce4ff789261df7e3f6e72363d0703e025f80d
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3696
- https://github.com/Automattic/mongoose/commit/e29578d2ec18a68aeb4717d66dd5eb66bae53de1
- https://github.com/Automattic/mongoose/commit/f1efabf350522257364aa5c2cb36e441cf08f1a2
- https://github.com/Automattic/mongoose/releases/tag/7.3.3
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-9m93-w8w6-76hh (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-3696?
CVE-2023-3696 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3696?
To fix CVE-2023-3696, upgrade Mongoose to version 5.13.20, 6.11.3, or 7.3.3 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2023-3696?
CVE-2023-3696 affects Mongoose versions prior to 5.13.20, 6.11.3, and 7.3.3.
What is Prototype Pollution in CVE-2023-3696?
Prototype Pollution in CVE-2023-3696 allows attackers to inject properties into the global object, potentially leading to application crashes or unexpected behavior.
Is CVE-2023-3696 a common vulnerability?
CVE-2023-3696 is recognized as a common vulnerability given its impact on widely used Mongoose library applications.
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