CVE-2023-26920 (Medium) detected in fast-xml-parser-3.19.0.tgz

[mend-bolt-for-github[bot]]

CVE-2023-26920 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - fast-xml-parser-3.19.0.tgz

Validate XML or Parse XML to JS/JSON very fast without C/C++ based libraries

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/fast-xml-parser/-/fast-xml-parser-3.19.0.tgz

Path to dependency file: /package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /package.json

Dependency Hierarchy: - webdav-4.6.0.tgz (Root Library) - :x: **fast-xml-parser-3.19.0.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

fast-xml-parser before 4.1.2 allows __proto__ for Prototype Pollution.

Publish Date: 2023-12-12

URL: CVE-2023-26920

CVSS 3 Score Details (6.5)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: None

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-x3cc-x39p-42qx

Release Date: 2023-12-12

Fix Resolution (fast-xml-parser): 4.1.2

Direct dependency fix Resolution (webdav): 4.11.3

---

Step up your Open Source Security Game with Mend here