lodash node module before 4.17.5 suffers from a Modification of Assumed-Immutable Data (MAID) vulnerability via defaultsDeep, merge, and mergeWith functions, which allows a malicious user to modify the prototype of "Object" via __proto__, causing the addition or modification of an existing property that will exist on all objects.
Mend Note: Converted from WS-2019-0184, on 2022-11-08.
:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.
CVE-2018-3721 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - lodash-1.0.0.tgz
A utility library delivering consistency, customization, performance, and extras.
Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/lodash/-/lodash-1.0.0.tgz
Path to dependency file: /package.json
Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/lodash/package.json
Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **lodash-1.0.0.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in HEAD commit: cd16b8484759f364d6aaa2da98f5d5a7370115e0
Found in base branch: main
Vulnerability Details
lodash node module before 4.17.5 suffers from a Modification of Assumed-Immutable Data (MAID) vulnerability via defaultsDeep, merge, and mergeWith functions, which allows a malicious user to modify the prototype of "Object" via __proto__, causing the addition or modification of an existing property that will exist on all objects. Mend Note: Converted from WS-2019-0184, on 2022-11-08.
Publish Date: 2018-06-07
URL: CVE-2018-3721
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: None - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: None
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1067
Release Date: 2018-06-07
Fix Resolution: 4.17.5