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Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/grunt-retire/node_modules/form-data/node_modules/async/package.json,/node_modules/grunt-retire/node_modules/form-data/node_modules/async/package.json
In Async before 2.6.4 and 3.x before 3.2.2, a malicious user can obtain privileges via the mapValues() method, aka lib/internal/iterator.js createObjectIterator prototype pollution.
CVE-2021-43138 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - async-2.6.1.tgz
Higher-order functions and common patterns for asynchronous code
Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/async/-/async-2.6.1.tgz
Path to dependency file: /package.json
Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/grunt-retire/node_modules/form-data/node_modules/async/package.json,/node_modules/grunt-retire/node_modules/form-data/node_modules/async/package.json
Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **async-2.6.1.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerability Details
In Async before 2.6.4 and 3.x before 3.2.2, a malicious user can obtain privileges via the mapValues() method, aka lib/internal/iterator.js createObjectIterator prototype pollution.
Publish Date: 2022-04-06
URL: CVE-2021-43138
CVSS 3 Score Details (7.8)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: Required - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-43138
Release Date: 2022-04-06
Fix Resolution: 2.6.4
:rescue_worker_helmet: Automatic Remediation is available for this issue