lodash up to 4.17.10 on npm Prototype merge/mergeWith/defaultsDeep 7pk security

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in lodash up to 4.17.10 on npm. This affects the function merge/mergeWith/defaultsDeep of the component Prototype Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to 7pk security. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-16487. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in lodash up to 4.17.10 on npm and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function merge/mergeWith/defaultsDeep of the component Prototype Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a 7pk security vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-254. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A prototype pollution vulnerability was found in lodash <4.17.11 where the functions merge, mergeWith, and defaultsDeep can be tricked into adding or modifying properties of Object.prototype.

The bug was discovered 10/30/2018. The weakness was released 02/01/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at hackerone.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-16487 since 09/04/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1211.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 94 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 4.17.11 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-119203. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: 7pk security
CWE: CWE-254
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: lodash 4.17.11

Timelineinfo

09/04/2018 🔍
10/30/2018 +56 days 🔍
02/01/2019 +94 days 🔍
02/01/2019 +0 days 🔍
02/02/2019 +1 days 🔍
05/07/2020 +460 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: hackerone.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-16487 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-16487
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-130396
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/02/2019 20:37
Updated: 05/07/2020 11:43
Changes: 02/02/2019 20:37 (60), 05/07/2020 11:43 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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