karma-runner grunt-karma 4.0.1 grunt-karma.js key prototype pollution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in karma-runner grunt-karma 4.0.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file grunt-karma.js. This manipulation of the argument key causes prototype pollution. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-37602. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in karma-runner grunt-karma 4.0.1. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file grunt-karma.js. The manipulation of the argument key with an unknown input leads to a prototype pollution vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1321. The product receives input from an upstream component that specifies attributes that are to be initialized or updated in an object, but it does not properly control modifications of attributes of the object prototype. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Prototype pollution vulnerability in karma-runner grunt-karma 4.0.1 via the key variable in grunt-karma.js.

The weakness was released 10/14/2022 as 311. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-37602 since 08/08/2022. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-7104). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

karma-runner

Name

grunt-karma

Version

4.0.1

Website

Product: https://github.com/karma-runner/grunt-karma/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Prototype pollution
CWE: CWE-1321 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/08/2022 🔍
10/14/2022 +67 days 🔍
10/14/2022 +0 days 🔍
05/15/2025 +944 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 311
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-37602 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-37602
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-210841
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 10/14/2022 16:05
Updated: 05/15/2025 18:45
Changes: 10/14/2022 16:05 (39), 05/15/2025 18:45 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.