CVE-2026-30226: devalue has prototype pollution in devalue.parse and devalue.unflatten

Published Mar 11, 2026
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Updated

In devalue v5.6.3, devalue.parse and devalue.unflatten were susceptible to prototype pollution via maliciously crafted payloads. Successful exploitation could lead to Denial of Service (DoS) or type confusion.

Other sources

Svelte devalue is a JavaScript library that serializes values into strings when JSON.stringify isn't sufficient for the job. In devalue v5.6.3 and earlier, devalue.parse and devalue.unflatten were susceptible to prototype pollution via maliciously crafted payloads. Successful exploitation could lead to Denial of Service (DoS) or type confusion. This vulnerability is fixed in 5.6.4.

MITRE

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
npm/devalue<=5.6.3
npm/devalue<5.6.4
5.6.4
svelte Devalue Node.js<5.6.4

Event History

Mar 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:47 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
Affected Software
Mar 12, 2026
Advisory Published
via GitHub·02:13 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·02:13 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-30226?

CVE-2026-30226 has been assessed as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause Denial of Service (DoS) and type confusion.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-30226?

To fix CVE-2026-30226, upgrade the devalue package to version 5.6.4 or later.

3

What versions of devalue are affected by CVE-2026-30226?

CVE-2026-30226 affects devalue versions up to and including 5.6.3.

4

What components are involved in CVE-2026-30226?

CVE-2026-30226 involves devalue.parse and devalue.unflatten functions that are susceptible to prototype pollution.

5

What types of issues can arise from CVE-2026-30226 exploitation?

Exploitation of CVE-2026-30226 can lead to Denial of Service (DoS) conditions and potential type confusion vulnerabilities.

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