jsonpath 1.1.1 lib/index.js value prototype pollution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in jsonpath 1.1.1. The affected element is the function Value in the library lib/index.js. Performing a manipulation results in prototype pollution. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-61140. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in jsonpath 1.1.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function value in the library lib/index.js. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a prototype pollution vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The value function in jsonpath 1.1.1 lib/index.js is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution.

This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-61140 since 09/26/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/08/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 299512 (openSUSE 16 Security Update : golang-github-prometheus-prometheus (openSUSE-SU-2026:20239-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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 databases at Tenable (299512) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0326). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Nessus ID: 299512
Nessus Name: openSUSE 16 Security Update : golang-github-prometheus-prometheus (openSUSE-SU-2026:20239-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/26/2025 CVE reserved
01/28/2026 +124 days Advisory disclosed
01/28/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/08/2026 +39 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-61140 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-61140
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-343239
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0326 - Red Hat Self-service automation portal for Ansible Automation Platform: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Manipulation von Dateien

Entryinfo

Created: 01/28/2026 17:54
Updated: 03/08/2026 14:31
Changes: 01/28/2026 17:54 (51), 02/07/2026 19:46 (7), 02/10/2026 11:13 (11), 02/19/2026 23:22 (2), 03/08/2026 14:31 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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