CVE-2021-4279
Starcounter-Jack JSON-Patch Prototype Pollution Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability has been found in Starcounter-Jack JSON-Patch up to 3.1.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation leads to improperly controlled modification of object prototype attributes ('prototype pollution'). The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.1.1 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 7ad6af41eabb2d799f698740a91284d762c955c9. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-216778 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 25, 2022, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 17, 2024, 2:03 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
3.9
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2021-4279 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2021-4279.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/Starcounter-Jack/JSON-Patch/commit/7ad6af41eabb2d799f698740a91284d762c955c9 | Patch Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/Starcounter-Jack/JSON-Patch/pull/262 | Exploit Patch Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/Starcounter-Jack/JSON-Patch/releases/tag/3.1.1 | Release Notes Third Party Advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.216778 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.216778 | Third Party Advisory |
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CVE-2021-4279 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 17, 2024
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 11, 2024
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 21, 2024
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 29, 2024
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 07, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed CVSS V3 VulDB AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V3.1 VulDB AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L -
Reanalysis by [email protected]
Feb. 07, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:json-patch_project:json-patch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 3.1.1 OR *cpe:2.3:a:starcounter-jack:json-patch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 3.1.1 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 04, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://github.com/Starcounter-Jack/JSON-Patch/commit/7ad6af41eabb2d799f698740a91284d762c955c9 No Types Assigned https://github.com/Starcounter-Jack/JSON-Patch/commit/7ad6af41eabb2d799f698740a91284d762c955c9 Patch, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://github.com/Starcounter-Jack/JSON-Patch/pull/262 No Types Assigned https://github.com/Starcounter-Jack/JSON-Patch/pull/262 Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://github.com/Starcounter-Jack/JSON-Patch/releases/tag/3.1.1 No Types Assigned https://github.com/Starcounter-Jack/JSON-Patch/releases/tag/3.1.1 Release Notes, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.216778 No Types Assigned https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.216778 Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://vuldb.com/?id.216778 No Types Assigned https://vuldb.com/?id.216778 Third Party Advisory Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:json-patch_project:json-patch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 3.1.1
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Exploit Prediction
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0.52 }} 0.09%
score
0.77242
percentile