VDB-160529 · CVE-2020-7719 · GCVE-0-2020-7719

locutus Package on npm php.strings.parse_str Prototype privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in locutus Package on npm. It has been classified as critical. The affected element is the function php.strings.parse_str. The manipulation leads to privileges management (Prototype). This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-7719. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in locutus Package on npm (unknown version) and classified as critical. This issue affects the function php.strings.parse_str. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability (Prototype). Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

All versions of package locutus are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the php.strings.parse_str function.

The weakness was shared 09/01/2020 (Website). The advisory is shared at snyk.io. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-7719 since 01/21/2020. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

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NPM Package

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locutus Package

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.5

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Prototype
Class: Privileges management / Prototype
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/21/2020 🔍
09/01/2020 +224 days 🔍
09/01/2020 +0 days 🔍
11/12/2020 +72 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: snyk.io
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2020-7719 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-7719
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-160529

Entryinfo

Created: 09/01/2020 17:25
Updated: 11/12/2020 08:52
Changes: 09/01/2020 17:25 (37), 09/01/2020 17:30 (11), 11/12/2020 08:49 (1), 11/12/2020 08:52 (1)
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