CVE-2026-33994
Locutus Prototype Pollution due to incomplete fix for CVE-2026-25521
Description
Locutus brings stdlibs of other programming languages to JavaScript for educational purposes. Starting in version 2.0.39 and prior to version 3.0.25, a prototype pollution vulnerability exists in the `parse_str` function of the npm package locutus. An attacker can pollute `Object.prototype` by overriding `RegExp.prototype.test` and then passing a crafted query string to `parse_str`, bypassing the prototype pollution guard. This vulnerability stems from an incomplete fix for CVE-2026-25521. The CVE-2026-25521 patch replaced the `String.prototype.includes()`-based guard with a `RegExp.prototype.test()`-based guard. However, `RegExp.prototype.test` is itself a writable prototype method that can be overridden, making the new guard bypassable in the same way as the original — trading one hijackable built-in for another. Version 3.0.25 contains an updated fix.
INFO
Published Date :
March 27, 2026, 11:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 1, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update locutus to version 3.0.25 or later.
- Review and sanitize user inputs carefully.
- Implement robust input validation checks.
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-2026-33994.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/commit/345a6211e1e6f939f96a7090bfeff642c9fcf9e4 | Patch |
| https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/pull/597 | Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/releases/tag/v3.0.25 | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/security/advisories/GHSA-vc8f-x9pp-wf5p | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/security/advisories/GHSA-vc8f-x9pp-wf5p | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/security/advisories/GHSA-vc8f-x9pp-wf5p | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/security/advisories/GHSA-vc8f-x9pp-wf5p | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:locutus:locutus:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions from (including) 2.0.39 up to (excluding) 3.0.25 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/commit/345a6211e1e6f939f96a7090bfeff642c9fcf9e4 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/pull/597 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/releases/tag/v3.0.25 Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/security/advisories/GHSA-vc8f-x9pp-wf5p Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/security/advisories/GHSA-vc8f-x9pp-wf5p Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/security/advisories/GHSA-vc8f-x9pp-wf5p Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/security/advisories/GHSA-vc8f-x9pp-wf5p Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Locutus brings stdlibs of other programming languages to JavaScript for educational purposes. Starting in version 2.0.39 and prior to version 3.0.25, a prototype pollution vulnerability exists in the `parse_str` function of the npm package locutus. An attacker can pollute `Object.prototype` by overriding `RegExp.prototype.test` and then passing a crafted query string to `parse_str`, bypassing the prototype pollution guard. This vulnerability stems from an incomplete fix for CVE-2026-25521. The CVE-2026-25521 patch replaced the `String.prototype.includes()`-based guard with a `RegExp.prototype.test()`-based guard. However, `RegExp.prototype.test` is itself a writable prototype method that can be overridden, making the new guard bypassable in the same way as the original — trading one hijackable built-in for another. Version 3.0.25 contains an updated fix. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-1321 Added Reference https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/commit/345a6211e1e6f939f96a7090bfeff642c9fcf9e4 Added Reference https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/pull/597 Added Reference https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/releases/tag/v3.0.25 Added Reference https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/security/advisories/GHSA-vc8f-x9pp-wf5p Added Reference https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/security/advisories/GHSA-vc8f-x9pp-wf5p