expand-object 0.4.2 lib prototype pollution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in expand-object 0.4.2. This affects the function lib. Such manipulation leads to prototype pollution. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-57069. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in expand-object 0.4.2. Affected by this issue is the function lib. 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. CVE summarizes:

A prototype pollution in the lib function of expand-object v0.4.2 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted payload.

The advisory is shared for download at gist.github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-57069 since 01/09/2025. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

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-2024-53514). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

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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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Timelineinfo

01/09/2025 🔍
02/06/2025 +28 days 🔍
02/06/2025 +0 days 🔍
06/25/2025 +139 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: gist.github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-57069 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-57069
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-294824
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/06/2025 07:39
Updated: 06/25/2025 10:49
Changes: 02/06/2025 07:39 (51), 06/25/2025 10:49 (1)
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