CVE-2024-38999
First published: Mon Jul 01 2024(Updated: )
jrburke requirejs could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a prototype pollution in the function s.contexts._.configure. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| npm/requirejs | <=2.3.6 | 2.3.7 |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=12.0.0-12.0.4 | |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP5 |
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Reference Links
- https://gist.github.com/mestrtee/9acae342285bd2998fa09ebcb1e6d30a
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38999
- https://github.com/requirejs/r.js/issues/1015
- https://github.com/requirejs/requirejs/issues/1854
- https://github.com/requirejs/requirejs/pull/1856/commits/ebd7a2ff71473542fa132d0d15c10fb4ed1539e1
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-REQUIREJS-5416713
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-x3m3-4wpv-5vgc (Advisory)
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183676 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38999?
CVE-2024-38999 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38999?
To fix CVE-2024-38999, upgrade requirejs to version 2.3.7 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-38999?
CVE-2024-38999 affects requirejs version 2.3.6 and earlier, as well as IBM Planning Analytics versions up to 2.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-38999?
CVE-2024-38999 is a prototype pollution vulnerability that allows for arbitrary code execution.
Can CVE-2024-38999 cause denial of service attacks?
Yes, CVE-2024-38999 can be exploited to cause denial of service as well as execute arbitrary code.
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