CVE-2026-71553
ApostropheCMS: 2nd-order prototype pollution via PATCH leading to single-request persistent DoS
Description
ApostropheCMS is an open-source Node.js content management system. In 4.32.0 and earlier, PATCH /api/v1/article/:id accepts the inherited path toString.call and passes it through the utility module to apos.util.set() and apos.util.get(), allowing an authenticated editor to overwrite the shared Object.prototype.toString function's call property and cause a persistent process-wide denial of service until restart.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 17, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 17, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update ApostropheCMS to version 4.32.1 or later.
- Apply vendor patches immediately.
- Restart the affected service.
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-2026-71553.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/apostrophecms/apostrophe/commit/5a3746aaed49761e171c2cbfe793267c959829fd | |
| https://github.com/apostrophecms/apostrophe/security/advisories/GHSA-vmg4-6gfg-83qx |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'apostrophecms', 'product': 'apostrophe', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '<= 4.32.0'}]}] Added Description ApostropheCMS is an open-source Node.js content management system. In 4.32.0 and earlier, PATCH /api/v1/article/:id accepts the inherited path toString.call and passes it through the utility module to apos.util.set() and apos.util.get(), allowing an authenticated editor to overwrite the shared Object.prototype.toString function's call property and cause a persistent process-wide denial of service until restart. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/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/apostrophecms/apostrophe/commit/5a3746aaed49761e171c2cbfe793267c959829fd Added Reference https://github.com/apostrophecms/apostrophe/security/advisories/GHSA-vmg4-6gfg-83qx -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-71553', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-17T20:14:00.169874Z'}