jQWidgets up to 24.0.1 jqwidgets/jqx-all.js JQXLite.extend/jqxBaseFramework.extend prototype pollution

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7.1$0-$5k1.45+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in jQWidgets up to 24.0.1. This vulnerability affects the function JQXLite.extend/jqxBaseFramework.extend of the file jqwidgets/jqx-all.js. Such manipulation leads to prototype pollution. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-78178. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. The reported GitHub issue was closed with the label "not planned".

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in jQWidgets up to 24.0.1. Affected by this issue is the function JQXLite.extend/jqxBaseFramework.extend of the file jqwidgets/jqx-all.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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-78178. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/23/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1059 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The reported GitHub issue was closed with the label "not planned".

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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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.1
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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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Status: Not defined
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/23/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/23/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/23/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 764
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-78178 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-78178
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-394562

Entryinfo

Created: 08/23/2026 18:04
Changes: 08/23/2026 18:04 (53)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: wjm3
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #884182: Node.js jqwidgets-framework 24.0.1 Prototype Pollution (by wjm3)

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