VDB-276905 · CVE-2024-21528 · GCVE-0-2024-21528

node-gettext gettext.js addTranslations prototype pollution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in node-gettext. This affects the function addTranslations of the file gettext.js. The manipulation leads to prototype pollution. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-21528. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in node-gettext (version now known). This issue affects the function addTranslations of the file gettext.js. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a prototype pollution vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

All versions of the package node-gettext are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the addTranslations() function in gettext.js due to improper user input sanitization.

The advisory is shared at security.snyk.io. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-21528 since 12/22/2023. The exploitation is known to be difficult. 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 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.

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Productinfo

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node-gettext

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Prototype pollution
CWE: CWE-1321 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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12/22/2023 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: SNYK-JS-NODEGETTEXT-6100943
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-21528 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-21528
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-276905

Entryinfo

Created: 09/10/2024 08:01
Updated: 09/10/2024 16:17
Changes: 09/10/2024 08:01 (61), 09/10/2024 16:17 (1)
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